Pipe Layer

CK Contractors & Development•Kings Mountain, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CK Contractors and Development LLC is hiring a Pipe Layer to assemble, connect, and construct pipe systems for storm drains, sanitary sewers, and water lines. The role includes aligning pipes and sealing joints with cement, glue, or plastic welding. Job sites are within a 70-mile radius of the greater Charlotte metro area, and teammates may move between sites as project needs change. The commute may be up to one hour.

Requirements

Two or more years of pipeline experience.
Ability to follow building plans, blueprints, and supervisors’ instructions; lay out work and use trade materials and tools efficiently.
Knowledge of construction and pipe-fitting techniques, sewer systems, storm drains, and water mains.
Experience with machine-operated and hand trenching tools.
Excellent safety awareness and willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
Ability to work with others to achieve company results and to think critically, analyze information, and make sound decisions.
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication with operators, truck drivers, and general laborers, including the ability to listen to others’ ideas.
Reliable transportation, ability to be at work as scheduled, and ability to travel between job sites.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
Wear required attire, including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, and hard-soled, closed-toe shoes.
Continuous mental and visual attention to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist throughout the day.
Ability to remain on one’s feet regularly and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs at work.
Ability to frequently walk on sloped, slippery, and uneven surfaces and work in confined areas, trenches, and manholes.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, and other extreme weather conditions.
Ability to work around hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, and moving equipment.
Pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Confined Space training.

Responsibilities

Work in trench systems to install sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
Cut pipes to required lengths; assist with aligning pipes and positioning them for welding or sealing.
Check pipe slopes for required grading and drainage using levels or lasers.
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
Tap and drill holes into pipes for auxiliary lines or devices.
Cover pipes with earth or other materials, and grade and level trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
Coordinate with other trades and maintain familiarity with utilities workflow and team duties.
Monitor work to ensure health and safety standards are met.
Perform pre- and post-use equipment checks, daily maintenance, and cleaning to keep equipment ready for operation.
Keep records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.
Assist with other job positions as requested to complete the work.
Maintain attendance during regular work hours or other assigned schedules.
Accept overtime assignments based on operational needs.
Follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.