Underground Pipelayer - Sparks, NV

Sundt • Sparks, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Pipelayer assists skilled craft workers with assigned duties and may work in other crafts at a level appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision. The role requires taking direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman. The position is in Sparks, Nevada, pays $40 per hour depending on experience, and offers $120 per day in per diem to qualified candidates who live more than 90 miles away. The work schedule is 50 hours per week, overtime may be required as needed, and the anticipated project duration is approximately six or more months. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

This safety-sensitive role involves learning and following safety practices, using work-related tools and equipment safely, and performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions. The job description may change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least two years of underground utility experience, such as pipelaying, sewer systems, storm drains, or water lines.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be available for overtime as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
• Ability to move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; frequently reach above shoulder height and below the waist; occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend; and frequently grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel or wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Excavation and shoring experience is a plus.
• Heavy civil or pipeline experience is preferred.
• NCCER Core Curriculum and/or a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of experience for Level I, two years for Level II, and three or more years in industrial or commercial construction are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties in support of skilled craft workers and work in other crafts as requested, consistent with training and skills.
• Take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
• Use effective basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Identify and reduce waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transportation, material storage, and lost time.
• Ask a supervisor about uncertain work or safe practices before continuing.
• Learn and understand work-related safety hazards.
• Learn to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
• Look for opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and learn from others.
• Maintain positive working relationships with crew members.
• Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
• Provide feedback to help ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary paid weekly.
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k).
• Industry-leading health coverage starting the first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace Wellness Programs.
• Mental Health Program.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Owner Perks.
• Educational Assistance.
• Sundt Foundation charitable employee-owner program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED