Pump Installer - Layne

Granite Construction • Schoharie, NY

2d

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary The pump installer is responsible for pump repair, installation and troubleshooting of large water pumps at water well locations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
• Valid state driver’s license and Class A CDL
• Must have 1-3 years previous pump installation and repair experience as Helper or Pump Installer
• Must have working understanding of pumps, motors, wells, electricity, controls, piping, rigging, chemicals and well rehabilitation tools
• Must be extremely safety conscious and understand hazards and dangers associated with the job
• This job travels - must be able to travel overnight for up to 2 weeks at a time. Per diems and lodging provided.
• Must be able to work in inclement outdoor weather conditions, including cold or hot.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain company equipment including pump rig, service truck, welder, generator, hand tools, power tools, grinders, drills, chain wrenches and come-along
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to problem-solve when faced with obstacles
• Ability to promote additional company offered services
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pump repair, installation and troubleshooting of water pumps
• Job preparation including assembling parts, supplies and materials
• Training helpers and maintaining a safe working environment
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing company issued equipment
• Responsible for well rehabilitation efforts using chemicals and mechanical means
• Administrative work including reports, driving logs, timesheets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees