Pipelayer Journeyman

Kiewit • San Ygnacio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Plan, lay out, install, test, and repair underground piping systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves identifying pipe-system components, setting pipe to grade, preparing trenches, installing and connecting pipe, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance. Work takes place at construction or industrial sites, often outdoors and in noisy, dusty, confined, cluttered, and uneven areas. The position may require irregular hours, weekends, overtime, holidays, and access to elevated work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds.

Requirements

• Previous years of experience in the field or a related area may be required.
• Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• A U.S. driver's license may be required.
• Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical tools, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.
• Must have required tools.
• Ability to move about a construction or industrial site and stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access to work areas may exceed 200 feet.
• Ability to work in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas and complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

• Identify parts and components of piping systems to be installed.
• Align and set pipe on grade using appropriate levels and lasers; cut, fit, and connect pipe using seal joints, cement, glue, or other mechanical fittings.
• Grade and level trench bases using tamping equipment and hand tools.
• Dig trenches to the desired depth, install pipe components, and cover or backfill with earth or other materials.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities, or determine the time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take necessary corrective action.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED