Pipe Layer/Laborer

Overview

Ralph L Wadsworth is looking for Pipe layers to start work in Layton/Ogden location. This is a night position for a couple of weeks and then will turn to days after that. Please call/text Emma at 385-329-3876

MUST have reliable transportation

MUST have at least 1 year of experience.

The Pipe Layer is responsible for installing underground pipes, which vary in size from 6”-108” for residential, civil, and commercial projects. Installation of the pipe includes positioning, joining, and aligning the pipes at proper depths, angles, and grades.

Responsibilities

• Cut pipes to required lengths. Uses demo saw and other power tools. May also run power compaction tools.
• Installs and repairs wet and dry utility pipe including sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Helps move pipe into trenches, lays pipe in trench, helps initial backfill.
• Connects pipe pieces and seal joints, using appropriate tools and materials to secure pipe.
• Assembles pipe to pass all requires pressure tests.
• Works with and monitors fellow workers to insure safety and productivity.
• Performs pre task planning tasks.
• Experience operating equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader is preferred but not necessary.
• Experience operating equipment safely and productively in and around active highway traffic under Maintenance of Traffic conditions and live traffic on a highway construction project is preferred.
• General housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning loads in response to hand or audio signals from other crew members.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience laying pipe in Highway Construction is required
• Strength and Endurance: Pipe Layer positions are physically demanding, and a high level of physical fitness is required.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
• Coordination: Balance, depth perception and eye-hand coordination are critical.
• Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay?

Experience:

• Highway pipe laying: 1 year (Preferred)
• operating a front end loader: 1 year (Preferred)
• operating a Trackhoe: 1 year (Preferred)
• installing roadway drainage, sewer pipe lines: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location