Pipe Layer

Whitaker Construction•Brigham City, UT

About The Position

Pipelayers assemble, connect, and install pipe systems for wet utilities, including storm or sanitary sewers, drains, and water mains. They prepare the ground to the required grade and specifications for slope and alignment, and position, join, and align pipes at the correct depths, angles, and grades. The role requires communicating with team members about excavation activities to help ensure that work is carried out safely and efficiently. Whitaker Construction is an employee-owned heavy civil and underground utility construction company founded in 1953. It has more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews, and performs work on sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects, primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in underground utility construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to safely operate lasers, tamping machines, saws, and other hand or power tools needed for the job.
Knowledge of street and highway traffic rules and regulations and safety precautions for working on or near highways.
Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions in equipment and the work environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability and willingness to work long hours, including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and outside normal hours.
Ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch, and to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and in environments involving noise, vibrations, and job hazards.

Responsibilities

Install or repair sanitary or storm-water sewer structures or pipe systems.
Measure and cut pipes to required lengths according to layouts and blueprints.
Dig trenches to required depths by hand or using trenching tools.
Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement using hand tools or with assistance from heavy equipment.
Use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels to set the appropriate grade for pipe installation.
Cover pipes with earth or other materials as required.
Align and position pipes for welding or sealing, connect pipe sections, and seal joints using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
Check slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
Lay out pipe routes according to written instructions or blueprints and coordinate layouts with supervisors.
Grade or level trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
Perform sewer manhole installations, including proper joint installation and joint wrap, and setting and securing a manhole frame and cover.
Assist Construction Laborers with labor duties.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisors.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with employees earning shares in the company.
Competitive wages.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Supplemental insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Vacation.
Paid holidays.
Quarterly incentive program (profit sharing).
Referral bonuses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).