Pipelayer

Vogel Bros. Building Co.•Lakeland, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A Pipelayer Laborer is responsible for the quality and completion of assigned tasks in compliance with Vogel Bros. Building Co. Quality Control and Safety Programs. The work involves semi-skilled and manual labor, including repetitive physical activity on water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Florida. The employee follows instructions from the Superintendent and/or Foreman, observes company and jobsite safety requirements, and completes assigned tasks within expected time periods. Work includes digging, spreading, and leveling construction materials; handling materials, tools, and supplies; cleaning work areas and equipment; and assembling, installing, testing, and repairing underground pipes and fittings. The pipelayer may operate and maintain tools, machines, and construction vehicles, direct equipment operators with hand signals, and support other trades as needed. Required pipelayer tools must be provided by the pipelayer. The role requires knowledge of pipe-laying practices, tools, materials, and safety precautions; the ability to understand blueprints and specifications; and the ability to perform heavy manual labor. The work takes place outdoors, with exposure to varying weather, moderate to loud noise, high locations, and uneven walking surfaces.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the appropriate trade.
Knowledge of the qualities and uses of trade-specific raw materials, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for the trade.
Knowledge of the use and care of trade tools, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of and previous experience with pipe-laying work.
Ability to use appropriate hand tools, including hammers, saws, levels, cutting tools, grinders, and wrenches.
Ability to interface with other personnel.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to identify problems and communicate facts to the Superintendent and Foreman.
Ability to efficiently and effectively manage time and equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications to determine work procedures.
Ability to set up and work with pipe lasers and transits.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend for full work days; use hands, arms, and fingers; and reach.
Ability to work from heights.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance and frequently lift and/or move up to 85 pounds without assistance.
Behavioral expectations include getting along with others, arriving on time, maintaining a positive attitude, and refraining from derogatory language.

Responsibilities

Follow job assignments and specific instructions from the Superintendent and/or Foreman.
Comply with the company Safety Program, jobsite-specific safety rules, and supervisor directions; use safety equipment properly and participate in scheduled safety meetings.
Complete assigned tasks and goals within expected time periods and provide accurate time-card information.
Inform the Superintendent or Foreman of task-specific needs and attend scheduled training sessions.
Dig, spread, and level dirt, gravel, concrete, and other construction materials.
Lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies; clean tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
Remove, sort, and clean concrete form systems.
Operate and perform general maintenance on power and hand tools, pneumatic tools, machines, automobiles, and construction vehicles.
Assemble, install, and repair underground pipes and fittings, including locating and marking their positions in trenches.
Assemble and install valves, pipes, and fittings made of metal, PVC, ductile material, and concrete.
Measure and cut pipes; test pipes for leakage; and join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, or plastic solvent cement.
Direct equipment operators using hand signals.
Backfill around pipes using hand tools.
Provide support to other trades as needed.
Provide the pipelayer tools required to complete the work, including the listed hammers, measuring and leveling tools, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, chisels, pipe wrap, rubber boots, gloves, and other trade-specific tools.