Pipe Layer

  • Sanford Contractors Inc
  • Sanford, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Team Member Expectations

Pipe Layer

Team member is responsible for the proper installation of underground utilities

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

  • Guided by the Golden Rule
  • Accountable
  • Relationship focused
  • Prepared
  • Driven

Core Competencies:

  • Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English
  • Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

  • Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
  • Operate mechanized equipment such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, and backhoes.
  • Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools.
  • Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
  • Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
  • Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems. Be a mentor to laborers by teaching them proper techniques of pipe installation
  • Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
  • Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
  • Lead by example
  • Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
  • Arrive at work prior to designated work start time
  • Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting
  • Ensure that pipe is installed properly to avoid leaks and on the correct grade
  • Install and remove safety devices required for work operations
  • Assist in unloading delivered construction materials
  • Assist in locating existing utilities to avoid damage
  • Keep track of tools during work hours
  • Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
  • Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:

  • OSHA Training
  • Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
  • Rigger
  • Flagger
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job ID: 484676368
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025

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