Pipelayer

About the role

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience on a utility crew
• Working knowledge of shoring and excavation
• Ability to read cut/grade sheets
• Work in outdoor environments in all seasons
• Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and able to communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening

Responsibilities

• Installation and repair of waterline, sanitary sewer and storm sewer
• Ability to align and position pipes to prepare them for joining
• Ability to connect pipe pieces and seal joints
• Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels
• Ability to check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
• Assist with the covering of pipes with earth or other materials
• Cut pipes to required lengths
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools
• Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
• Work in confined and enclosed spaces
• Willing to train others in pipe-laying and provide supervision
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Pay

The base hourly range is $20.00-$30.00 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule

Typical start time varies between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required.