Carpenter Helper

United Infrastructure; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pipelayer, where you'll play a crucial role in the drainage crew. This position offers the opportunity to work on essential projects, focusing on installing and maintaining pipe systems for water and drainage. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety, you'll be involved in various tasks from reading plans to operating tools. The company values its employees and provides a supportive environment with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. If you're looking to advance your career in construction while making a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Robust Subsistence Allowances

Comprehensive Health Plans

Strong 401k Savings Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Training and Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to pass a drug test.
• Experience in construction preferred with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain pipe systems for water, sewage, and drainage.
• Assist with setting lasers and perform general labor tasks.

Skills

Construction Experience

Safety Procedures Compliance

Teamwork

Ability to Read Plans

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

United Infrastructure Groupcontinues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

As a Pipelayer at United Infrastructure Group (UIG), you will be an essential member of the drainage crew, responsible for installing and maintaining pipe systems for water, sewage, and drainage. This skilled craft position involves various duties, from assisting with setting lasers to performing general labor tasks on the pipe crew. Your role requires teamwork, the ability to read and understand plans, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist lead person with setting laser
• Read and understand plans
• General labor duties on pipe crew
• Assist lead person with Installing RCP water and sanitary pipe
• Mud and cut pipe
• Able to multi-task and work as a team member
• Prep pipe
• Perform layout
• Instruction of drainage pipe structure
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
• Maintain hand and power tools.
• Dig holes or trenches.
• Operate pumps or compressors.
• Clean or prepare construction sites for work activities and to eliminate possible hazards.
• Gather and distribute supplies and tools on the jobsite.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and forms of lines, figures, and objects.
• Respond quickly to supervision directions.
• Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s Mission.
• Experience in construction preferred.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Open to working different shifts if needed by the project
• Must have reliable transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license preferred)
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
• Willingness to travel for project requirements (multi-state opportunities)

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.