Pipe Layer

Allan Myers•Newport News, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Allan Myers is looking for an ambitious, hard-working pipe layer to join their elite team. This position requires heavy physical duties on a variety of tasks which are generally either unskilled or semi-skilled in nature. Duties will vary depending on the type of work assigned to the crew. The company offers great benefits, promotes from within, and treats employees like family. Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. They build infrastructure such as highways, bridges, and public water and wastewater systems. They pride themselves on meeting high-quality standards to ensure their work has a long-lasting positive impact on the community. They offer extensive training and promote from within, helping employees build careers in the construction industry.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience on construction sites.
GED/High School diploma or related work experience.
Valid Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Trade School a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for laying pipe for sanitary storm sewers and water mains.
Assist in excavation, trenching, and backfilling activities in accordance with safety procedures.
Install piping - flanged ductile iron and stainless steel press-fit.
Set up and use of pipe lasers, knowledge of RCP & ADS storm pipe, sanitary pipe and water pipe installation.
Follow all site-specific and general safety protocols.
Understanding of working with trench boxes.
Complete installations using layout and instructions provided by Field Manager.
Be comfortable working at heights and within fall protection.
Pipe cutting using abrasive blades on grinders and other pipe cutting tools, etc.
Communicate clearly with the operator for alignment of the pipe while using hand signals to ensure the proper depth.
Guide laborers on crew by showing proper tools to use, length of pipe and how to properly cut pipe.
Lifts, carries, and holds building materials, tools, and supplies.
Cleans tools, materials, and work areas.