What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipelayer position at Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc.?
A good pipelayer likes to analyze the job at hand, review the details, and accomplish tasks in a step-by-step manner that produces positive results. Are you a good pipelayer? If so, Petticoat-Schmitt is looking for you to join our team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Install and join pipes for underground utilities; water mains, sewer mains and storm drains
• Handling and/or moving materials
• Backfill pipe trenches
• Rig and set precast structures and pipe materials
• Use hand tools such as cut-off saw, wrenches, tampers, pumps lasers, levels.
• Install dewatering systems; sumps, Kelly wells, well points and sock drains Identify, report and correct hazards
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Technical Knowledge:
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to measure, perform construction math and calculate slopes.
• Can set up and properly use a pipe laser and builders level.
• Rigging and hoisting
• Safe trenching
• Understands optimum moisture, densities and compaction requirements
• Use of a torque wrench
• Read and interpret plans, including pipe restraint joint charts
• Proper techniques for joining different types of pipe; push joint, MJ, restrained joints, TR Flex and flanged. Good verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Basic Math
• Punctual
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working towards a common goal
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods; handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis. Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites. Ability to climb in and out of trenches, ability to lift 80 lbs.
Environmental Adaptability:
Work inside and outside in all weather conditions, and various locations and times of day. Hard hat, hearing and eye protection, Hi-visibility clothing required.
Training and Experience:
• 1 year of utility pipe installation
• Competent Person training
• Confined space training
NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
