Pipelayer

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC•Strasburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience on a utility crew
Working knowledge of shoring and excavation
Ability to read cut/grade sheets
Work in outdoor environments in all seasons
Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and able to communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians
Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening
Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

Installation and repair of waterline, sanitary sewer and storm sewer
Ability to align and position pipes to prepare them for joining.
Ability to connect pipe pieces and seal joints
Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels
Ability to check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
Assist with the covering of pipes with earth or other materials.
Cut pipes to required lengths
Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools
Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
Work in confined and enclosed spaces
Willing to train others in pipe-laying and provide supervision.
Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers