Pipe Layer

$39,520 - $39,520/Yr

B.L Brown Construction & Excavation - Pendleton, IN

Full-time

Pendleton, IN

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Pipe Layer position at B.L. Brown Construction & Excavation, Inc. involves working outdoors in various weather conditions to install water, storm, and sewer pipes and structures. The role requires physical fitness and the ability to work with various tools while adhering to safety protocols. The position is full-time, with a schedule primarily from Monday to Friday, and may require weekend work during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Install sanitary pipe, storm pipe, and water mains and structures.
• Layout pipe routes according to plans.
• Check slope for conformance to requirements with grade rods, lasers, and transit levels.
• Seal joints as necessary.
• Dig trenches with trenching tools.
• Check pipe to ensure it is not defective.
• Cover pipe with dirt or other material when necessary.
• Use hand and power tools to cut pipe.
• Grade and level trenches with tamping machines and tools.
• Ensure pipe and structure install heights are correct.
• Complete Daily Job Reports and Extra Work Order tickets when necessary.
• When driving a company truck, complete a DVIR, clean out the truck, and fuel it at the end of the day.
• Follow safety procedures located in the Company Safety Program.
• Ensure the job site is secure and safe before leaving at the end of the workday.
• Train or supervise others in laying pipe.
• Complete other general labor and construction-related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Less than high school diploma
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 10 certification (can be obtained after employment)
• Excavation and Trench Training (can be obtained after employment)
• Confined Space Training (can be obtained after employment)
• Ability to work Monday through Friday and most Saturdays during peak season
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a cell phone
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Physically fit and able to stand for lengthy periods, bend, twist, balance, and lift heavy materials or tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to signal directions or warnings to others
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions to problems
• Ability to use math and science skills to solve problems
• Ability to monitor and assess performance and make improvements
• Ability to determine needed tools or equipment for the job
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools
• Ability to read and understand project plan drawings
• Ability to learn and use two-way radios and cell phone applications.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance