Pipefitter Journeyman

MasTec Inc•Boise, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipefitter Journeyman lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. The position works directly at project sites and may require travel to different jobsites on limited notice. Travel is required up to 90%, with intermittent travel to the employee’s residence of record. This is a full-time role typically scheduled for 50 hours per week, with schedules subject to project requirements. Compensation is $47 per hour, commensurate with experience. Eligible hourly pipe crew employees may receive a $3-per-hour completion bonus effective April 27, 2026, subject to the stated eligibility and forfeiture conditions.

Requirements

At least 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with two-digit numbers and calculations involving units of weight, measurement, and volume.
Common-sense understanding and ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to work accurately within precise standards and follow established procedures and standards.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; use arms, hands, and legs fully; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb.
Stamina to perform repetitive tasks continuously for several hours.
Ability to work in changing weather and site conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, odors, and loud noise.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; work at heights; and comply with fall-protection requirements while using required safety equipment.
Ability to maintain balance, see details and slight differences in shapes and shadings, visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings, and coordinate eyes, hands, and feet.
Adequate vision and hearing, naturally or with correction.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certification.
Applicable Pipefitter training and certification from NCCER, NCCCO, or an approved third-party certification body.

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
Select pipe types, sizes, and related materials according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and determine whether holes could cause structural weakness.
Plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other construction workers’ activities.
Cut pipe using appropriate hand tools and machinery, including hacksaws, pipe cutters, hammers and chisels, cutting torches, and pipe-cutting machines.
Thread pipe using a threading machine and bend pipe by hand or with a pipe-bending machine.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings, including brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.
Join pipe using threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Secure pipe to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by pressurizing pipes and observing gauges.
Weld holding fixtures to structural steel members.
Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman or Superintendent.
Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on site, and set a personal example of safe behavior.
Maintain effective working relationships with team members and the supervisor.

Benefits

$3-per-hour completion bonus for eligible hourly pipe crew employees, subject to eligibility and forfeiture conditions.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, and prescription drug plan.
Pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.