Pipelayer

Responsibilities

• Measuring and configuring pipe routes.
• Gathering material and installation tools.
• Digging trenches using hand and machine trenching tools.
• Locating installed piping systems using magnetic or radio indicators.
• Removing old or broken piping systems.
• Laying pipes into trenches and applying pipe spacers.
• Checking pipe alignment and sealing pipes with cement glue.
• Installing auxiliary lines.
• Sealing exposed pipe joints and fittings.
• Filling and sealing pipe trenches.
• Monitoring site safety compliance at all times in conjunction with Metcon Safety Director.
• Participating in site safety meetings with Metcon Field Staff and applicable Subcontractors on a regular basis and as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Pipe Layer.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of construction and pipe fitting techniques.
• Knowledge of sewer systems, storm drains, and water mains.
• Experience with machine-operated trenching tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and city maps.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license (travel is required).

Physical Duties

• Digging and Trenching:
  • Manual excavation using shovels and other hand tools.
  • Assisting with or guiding the operation of excavators, trenchers, and backhoes.
• Handling and Installing Pipes:
  • Lifting and carrying heavy pipes (concrete, PVC, or metal).
  • Aligning and positioning pipes for tight fits.
  • Sealing joints using adhesives, seals, or welding.
• Backfilling and Compacting Trenches:
  • Shoveling and spreading dirt or gravel to fill trenches.
  • Using mechanical compactors to pack soil and prevent settling.
• Operating Hand and Power Tools:
  • Using pipe cutters, saws, levels, welding, or soldering equipment.
• Working in Confined Spaces:
  • Bending, kneeling, or squatting in narrow trenches or deep holes for extended periods.
• Enduring Various Weather Conditions:
  • Working outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, or humidity.
• Maintaining Balance and Coordination:
  • Working on uneven terrain, including trenches and construction sites.
• Climbing and Working at Heights:
  • Climbing ladders or scaffolding to access pipe installation or repair areas.

Responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.