Skilled Utility Pipelayer ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)

SUMMARY

Assessable, connect, and construct water and sewer pipeline systems to the correct depth and grade.

TYPICAL DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct operator in trench excavation to grade bottom.
• Level trench bottom and spreads stabilization stone with shovel.
• Guide suspended pipe into trenches, unhooks cables or strap slings, and digs under pipe to allow removal of sling.
• Arrange pump hoses to remove water.
• Partially backfill by shoveling or dumping direct and stone beside the newly laid pipe joint and tamps or compacts backfill as required.
• Install sheeting and shoring as required.
• Install flanged and JM pipe.
• Help build and repair concrete inverts in manholes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three (3) years of direct underground utilities experience or training required
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondences, memos, blueprints, and maps
• Ability to write simple correspondences
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of weight, volume, and distance
• Detailed knowledge of construction and pipe fitting techniques
• Knowledge of sewer systems, storm drains, and water mains