Wet Utility Pipelayer (Travel)

Orion • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

The position is accountable for building and setting forms made of wood, metal, vinyl, and other materials according to customer plans and specifications. The worker drives stakes and secures forms with nails and other fasteners. The role supports concrete construction, including pier foundations, and requires flexibility to work varying shifts and long hours of 8–12 hours. Weekend work and additional hours may occur based on production needs and at the Supervisor’s discretion. The employee is expected to uphold Orion’s core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The role includes concrete-form construction and alignment, anchor-bolt setting, concrete quantity and mix estimates, blueprint interpretation, surveying and measurement, concrete placement and finishing, equipment operation and maintenance, and support for drilling when needed. The worker may assist and train other foundation employees and must complete and maintain field paperwork and reports.

The employee is accountable for personal and coworker safety, must stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed, and must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies. The position requires working in changing weather and site conditions, performing physical activities as needed, and properly using required personal protective equipment. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience finishing concrete structures and pier foundations, setting steel preformed forming systems, and pouring concrete.
• Ability to work amid constantly changing weather and site conditions.
• Ability to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and perform similar physical activities as needed.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive management.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as directed by safety or management personnel.
• Ability to evacuate the work area in a timely manner during an emergency.
• Commitment to safety responsibilities and maintaining a safe workplace.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Build, erect, and align forms for concrete structures and pier foundations using preformed forming systems.
• Set anchor bolts for drilled pier foundations.
• Estimate concrete quantities and appropriate mixes.
• Interpret blueprints, read survey stakes, and calculate areas and volumes.
• Spread concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Rough-level and shape concrete surfaces.
• Remove rough or defective concrete spots using power grinders or similar tools.
• Mix cement using concrete mixing machines.
• Assist other workers and the foreman as necessary.
• Mentor and train other foundation employees.
• Complete and maintain work records and field paperwork, and generate reports.
• Support the drilling process when necessary.
• Operate and maintain equipment and tools needed for the work.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered.
• Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
• Perform other duties assigned or requested by immediate supervision, including training and procedure review.
• Maintain confidentiality of Company confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed