- Cut pipes to required lengths. Uses demo saw and other power tools. May also run power compaction tools.
- Installs and repairs wet and dry utility pipe including sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Helps move pipe into trenches, lays pipe in trench, helps initial backfill.
- Connects pipe pieces and seal joints, using appropriate tools and materials to secure pipe.
- Assembles pipe to pass all requires pressure tests.
- Works with and monitors fellow workers to insure safety and productivity.
- Performs pre task planning tasks.
- Experience operating equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader is preferred but not necessary.
- Experience operating equipment safely and productively in and around active highway traffic under Maintenance of Traffic conditions and live traffic on a highway construction project is preferred.
- General housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning loads in response to hand or audio signals from other crew members.
Required Experience:
At least 2 years' of experience laying pipe in Highway Construction is required.
Required Skills:
- Strength and Endurance: Pipe Layer positions are physically demanding, and a high level of physical fitness is required.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability.
- Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
- Coordination: Balance, depth perception and eye-hand coordination are critical.
- Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required.
- Work Ethic: Dedicated and hard working.
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