Pipelayer
Shirley Contracting Company, LLC · Tazewell County, VA · 1 mo ago
Management$20–$30/hrFull-time
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
- Comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and able to communicate with operators, workers, and pedestrians
- Must pass pre‑employment physical and drug screening
Responsibilities
- Installation and repair of waterline, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for joining
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints
- Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers
- Assist with covering pipes with earth or other materials
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Dig trenches to desired depths by hand or using trenching tools
- Grade and level trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools
- Work in confined and enclosed spaces
- Train others in pipe‑laying and provide supervision
- Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies, and requirements are met
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and co‑workers
Location
Various jobsites.
Schedule
Typical start time varies between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required. Position is full‑time, year‑round.
Pay
Base hourly range is $20.00‑$30.00 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match and contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis, and able to pass a pre‑employment physical and drug screening.