Skilled Laborer- Pipe Layer - R2673

Fort Myer Construction•Washington, DC

9d•$23

About The Position

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union-based company with a collective bargaining agreement. The union offers medical, dental, vision and pension. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 800 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family. Summary: The Skilled Laborer Assistant Pipelayer will be responsible for performing construction maintenance tasks like digging trenches, handling materials and preparing pipes for installation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Must have 2 years of experience working in heavy highway construction
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
Driver’s license preferred with a clean driving record
Knowledge of sewer systems, storm drains, and water mains
Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general street maintenance and construction work
Knowledge of the methods and practices of pouring and finishing concrete
OSHA 30 preferred
Flagger License desired
Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Driver’s license preferred with a clean driving record
OSHA 30 preferred
Flagger License desired

Responsibilities

Measuring and configuring pipe routes
Gathering material and installation tools
Digging trenches using hand and machine trenching tools
Locating installed piping systems using magnetic or radio indicators
Removing old or broken piping systems
Laying pipes into trenches and applying pipe spacers
Checking pipe alignment and sealing pipes with cement glue
Installing auxiliary lines
Sealing exposed pipe joints and fittings
Filling and sealing pipe trenches
Spreading gravel, asphalt and other materials over surfaces
Set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up debris and remove waste materials
Installation of erosion and sediment controls (i.e. silt fence, super silt fence, gutter buddies, etc.)
Loading, unloading, transporting pipes, tools and equipment to the worksite
Basic knowledge of the different types of pipes, their installation methods, and plumbing/piping concepts
Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE
May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends
Additional duties as assigned