Pipe Layers

MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting, including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build across Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.

About the role

We are seeking Pipe Layers to join our Texas Division in the Alamogordo, New Mexico area.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical joint water line and bolt together water line.
• Install air release valves and inline valves.
• Grade for flow of sewer line pipe.
• Lay ductile water line and PVC sewer pipe.
• Set line and grade for water/sewer lines; prep grade for water/sewer lines.
• Install water line with gaskets and mechanical joints.
• Backfill waterline/sewer line to ensure sewer line has positive flow.
• Plan pipe installation or repair according to specifications.
• Align and position pipes for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements and specifications.
• Calculate and adjust grade using a level and laser.
• Select type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Measure and mark pipes to required length for cutting and threading.
• Cut, thread, hammer, and weld pipe using saws, pipe threaders, and benders.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints.
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement through potholing and/or excavation.
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
• Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Perform grouting and clearing of manholes.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years of related experience laying underground water lines, sanitary, or storm sewers required; three plus years preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Operate at professional construction sites, requiring verbal communication in person and over the telephone.
• Read printed materials, signs, and directions.
• Lift, push, pull, carry, handle, or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery, and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift overhead.
• Navigate and perform activities on various construction sites safely, including traversing uneven surfaces.
• Work outside, frequently for long periods, in all weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, and dust/debris.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.