Pipe Layers

MGC Contractors•Alamogordo, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting. We are looking for Pipe Layers to join our Texas Division in the Alamogordo, New Mexico area.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Two (2) years to three (3) years of related experience laying underground water lines, sanitary or storm sewers required.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) plus years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Install mechanical joint water line, and bolt together water line, install air release valves and inline valves.
Grade for flow of sewer line pipe.
Lay ductile water line and PVC sewer pipe. Set line and grade for water line/sewer, line prep grade for water lines/sewer lines. Install water line with gaskets and mechanical joints. Backfill waterline/sewer line insures sewer line has a positive flow.
Plans pipe, installation, or repair according to specifications.
Aligns and positions pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
Checks slopes for conformance to requirements and specifications.
Calculating and adjusting grade using a level an a laser.
Selects type and size of pipe and related material according to job specifications.
Measures and marks pipes to required length for cutting and threading.
Cuts, threads, hammers, and welds pipe to specifications using saws, pipe threaders, and benders.
Connects pipe pieces and seals joints.
Locates existing pipes needing repair or replacement through potholing and/or excavation.
Taps and drills holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary line or devices.
Secures pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
Grouting and clearing manholes.
Inspects, examines, and tests installed systems and pipe lines using pressure hydrostatic testing, observation, or other testing methods.
Any and all other duties assigned.