Pipelayer

The Haskell Company•Fort Valley, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact. Scope of Position Responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems for storm or sanitary sewers, drains, and water mains. Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for proper pipe elevation and alignment. Responsible for daily setup of instruments used to determine line and grade of pipe. Installs pipe and ensures proper connection at pipe joints.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred.
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of underground pipe systems.

Responsibilities

Align and position pipes to prepare them for connection
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
Cut pipes to required lengths.
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using gasket material, mechanical (Bolted) restraint systems or various types of adhesive solvents.
Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
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 sewer and stormwater 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.