Pipelayer

Vogel Bros. Building Co.•Lakeland, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a Pipelayer Laborer and contribute to essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Florida. We are a reputable construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality services and fostering a collaborative work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the construction industry and a chance to grow within a supportive company. A Pipelayer Laborer is responsible for the quality and completion of all assigned tasks in compliance with Vogel Bros. Building Co. Quality Control and Safety Programs. Pipelayer operations involve semi-skilled and manual labor tasks. Employee must perform a variety of repetitive duties involving physical activity.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials and tools of the appropriate trade.
Knowledge of qualities and uses of various raw materials, tools and equipment of the specific trade.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the specific trade.
Knowledge of the use and care of tools, materials and equipment of the trade.
Knowledge of and previous experience with pipe laying work.
Ability to use hand tools including hammers, saws, levels, cutting tools, grinders, wrenches, etc. as appropriate to the trade.
Ability to interface with other personnel.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure 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 in order 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.
Ability to use hands, arms, fingers, and to reach.
Ability to work from heights.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 85 pounds without assistance.
Get along with others.
Show up for work on time.
Display a positive attitude.
Refrain from using derogatory language.

Responsibilities

Comply with job assignments and specific instructions from the Superintendent and/or Foreman.
Comply with Vogel Bros. Building Co. Safety Program, jobsite specific safety rules, and directions from Supervisors.
Maintain high safety standards by setting a personal example.
Maintain and use safety equipment properly.
Participate in all scheduled “Safety Meetings.”
Follow direction from the Superintendent and/or Foreman to complete assigned tasks and goals in the expected time period.
Provide accurate information to complete time cards.
Inform the Superintendent or Foreman of specific needs for the task.
Attend scheduled training sessions to improve quality and productivity.
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 provide general maintenance servicing of power and hand tools, pneumatic tools, machines, automobiles and construction vehicles.
Assemble, install and repair underground pipes and fittings, includes locating and marking correct positions of pipes and fittings in underground trenches.
Assemble and install valves, pipes and fittings composed of metal, PVC, ductile and concrete.
Measure and cut pipes.
Test pipes for leakage.
Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder and plastic solvent cement.
Direct equipment operators with hand signals.
Backfill around pipes using hand tools.
Provide support to all of the trades as needed.
All pipelayer tools required to complete the work must be provided by the pipelayer. These include a hammer, welder’s hammer, ball peen hammer, tape measure, plumb bob, torpedo level, laser, crescent wrench, MJ wrenches, pipe wrench, pliers, screw drivers, chisels, pipe wrap, rubber boots, gloves and any other trade-specific tools.