Pipelayer

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for pipes. Aligns pipes and seals joints together with cement or glue.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB                                                    

• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials
• Cut & bevel 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
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
• Safely and comfortably work with and around heavy equipment
• Additional Duties as assigned

BEHAVIORAL

• Able to provide quality work and think logically
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines efficiently and cost effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School diploma/GED preferred
• 1 years’ construction industry experience preferred

SYSTEM QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.