Pipe Layer

About the role

RLW brings over 50 years of experience delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission-critical projects, completing work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. We offer challenging career opportunities, extensive training, and employee development to grow your career under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Cut pipes to required lengths using demo saw and other power tools; may also run power compaction tools.
• Install and repair wet and dry utility pipe including sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Move pipe into trenches, lay pipe in trench, and assist with initial backfill.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using appropriate tools and materials to secure pipe.
• Assemble pipe to pass all required pressure tests.
• Work with and monitor fellow workers to ensure safety and productivity.
• Perform pre-task planning tasks.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning loads in response to hand or audio signals from other crew members.
• Conduct general housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, and maintenance checks including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.

Position Requirements

• Experience: At least 2 years laying pipe in highway construction.
• Skills and Physical Demands:
  • Strength and endurance for physically demanding work.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
  • Flexibility to work in diverse locations as job sites change daily.
  • Balance, depth perception, and eye-hand coordination.
  • Dedicated and hardworking work ethic.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience operating equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader.
  • Experience operating equipment safely and productively in and around active highway traffic under Maintenance of Traffic conditions and live traffic on a highway construction project.
• Schedule: Hours vary by job, location, and season; night shift may be required.