Pipelayer

Prince Contracting, LLC•Dade City, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves aligning and positioning pipes for welding or sealing, checking slopes, connecting pipe pieces, and sealing joints. The Pipelayer will also cover pipes, cut them to length, dig trenches, and grade/level trench bases. Responsibilities include installing and repairing sewer structures and pipe systems, laying out pipe routes according to blueprints, and locating existing pipes for repair. The position requires the use of instruments like lasers and grade rods, operation of mechanized equipment such as backhoes and front-end loaders, and training/supervising others.

Requirements

Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges
All work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat.
Job requires long hours of standing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, squatting and walking.
Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds individually, and up to 150 pounds with assistance
Manual dexterity to handle and carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools
Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time
Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions
Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
The Pipe Layer must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue
Cover 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
Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems
Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors
Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators
Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels
Operate mechanized equipment such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, and backhoes
Train others in pipe-laying, and provide supervision