Webber - Pipefitter - Waterworks P5T

Ferrovial•Tomball, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is hiring a Pipefitter for waterworks construction. Reporting to the Foreman, the role involves laying pipe for storm drainage, sanitary sewers, drains, and water mains, along with grading trenches or culverts, positioning pipe, and sealing joints. The position also includes installing and repairing sewer structures and pipe systems, checking slopes, cutting and aligning pipes, and using instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels. Additional duties may include reading blueprints, joining pipes using welding techniques, installing valves and pumps, conducting inspections, and replacing worn or damaged components. The employee must follow company safety policies, report unsafe activities, contribute to team and company goals, and provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge. Other duties may be assigned. This is a physically demanding field position involving movement around construction jobsites, including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is outdoors in changing weather and includes exposure to extreme heat and cold, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and high or precarious places. The work environment is usually loud. Candidates selected for field work must pass a medical exam; selected candidates must also pass a drug screen. Some positions may require a background check. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to move throughout a construction jobsite, including navigating minor obstacles, climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of and adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
Less than a high school diploma is the stated education level.
Three or more years of related construction experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of related construction experience.

Responsibilities

Lay pipe for storm drainage, sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains.
Grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, and seal joints.
Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels.
Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems.
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
Check slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
Cut pipes to required lengths and align and position pipes for welding or sealing.
Read blueprints, measure and cut pipes, use welding techniques to join them, install valves and pumps, conduct regular inspections, and replace worn or damaged components as needed.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and by sharing knowledge and skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.