Pipefitter - Civil Construction in Dickinson, ND

Rice Lake West•Fargo, ND

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rice Lake West is seeking an experienced pipefitter for a Public Works project in Dickinson, ND. The project involves piping diameters ranging from 1/2" to 48", which can be underground or above ground. The piping includes 20" bolted steel and 1/2" - 4" PVC and CPVC piping. Rice Lake West is an award-winning constructor of water and wastewater treatment facilities, known for its commitment to safety, integrity, quality, value, learning, relationships, employees, and loyalty.

Requirements

Ability to read a folding rule to the nearest fraction of an inch.
Ability to read an engineer's rule to the nearest hundredth of a foot.
Ability to measure objects.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Must be able to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Must have the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability and willingness to climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffold.
Ability and willingness to work on structural steel up to 250 feet in height.
Proficiency in shooting grade by use of grade rod, transit, level, and/or laser.
Ability to operate power tools including pipe cutter, pipe bender, welder, grinder, and sander.
Must pass a pre-placement medical exam.

Nice To Haves

May require appropriate training and licensing to perform some activities.

Responsibilities

Layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems, based on knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings.
Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
Cutting pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
Assembly and installation of metal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, ductile iron, steel, etc.
Joining piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Securing pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
Installation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems including pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping.
Testing piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.