Pipe layer

American States Utility Services, Inc.
Jackson, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2024 CLOSED ON 9/28/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe layer position at American States Utility Services, Inc.?

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States.

The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve

United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Observes all Federal, State and Company safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Performs physical construction including, but not limited to, digging ditches or trenches, backfilling excavations, and compacting and leveling earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes
  • Uses a mechanized pipe saw and differentiate blade types for project specific requirements.
  • Cuts PVC and DIP pipe to required lengths and bevel ends for installation.
  • Uses pipe lasers to set grade, reads and uses a grade rod, and sets up and uses a transit to check alignment and grade
  • Connects different pipe types and sizes. This requires knowledge of gaskets (both integral and installed), lubrication of gaskets, the proper method to home sewer and water pipes and the knowledge of primed and glued pipe.
  • Positions, aligns and lays out differing pipe routes by communicating with supervisors / foreman. This will include verbal, written or following provided construction plan sets.
  • Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
  • Connects water and sewer pipe fittings, to include PVC push on fittings, ductile iron mechanical joint fittings and the required proper restraint mechanisms.
  • Installs proper bell joint restraint to include the use and understanding of bell harnesses and a joint restraint table.
  • Performs backfilling and compaction to meet backfill requirements, utilizing rammers (jumping jacks) and remotely controlled pneumatic compactors.
  • Performs sewer manhole installations, to include proper joint installation and joint wrap and setting and securing a manhole frame and cover.
  • Sets final trench grades by hand digging or using trenching tools.
  • Sets trench boxes and performs pipe installations. This could involve the use of mechanical tampering equipment or hand tools.
  • Performs taps and drills on existing or new water pipes for service line installation. This would include both PVC and DIP pipe tapping and drilling and sizes up to two inches in diameter.
  • Performs pipe repairs and replacements.
  • Sets braces to support the sides of excavations. This would include the installation and use of hydraulic shoring.
  • Loads, unloads, identifies and distributes utility materials to the appropriate location, according to project plans and specifications.
  • Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Requires field experience working in city and urban type areas working around existing utilities
  • One year (1) of verifiable experience as a pipe layer.
  • Must work well with others and participate on a crew.
  • Ability to train, communicate and aid others in pipe laying activities.
  • Working knowledge of general hand tools, power tools and compaction equipment to include rammers (jumping jack) and walk behind / remote operated compactors
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License issued by the state where employed
  • Must be a United State Citizen

Such training will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Work in extreme weather conditions
  • Lift and carry loads up to 50lbs and push or pull up to 75lbs
  • Work in confined spaces
  • Work in areas exposed to noise and chemicals
  • Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing / puling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, hand & foot controls

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.

Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents.

We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan.

Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive.

Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE : Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

Last updated : 2024-09-09

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