Construction Pipelayer

Woodruff & Sons; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodruff & Sons is seeking crew members for pipeline installation in Bradenton, Florida. This role involves working closely with the team on various pipeline tasks, ensuring safety and compliance with company protocols.

Key responsibilities include installation, monitoring jobsite conditions, and assisting with laser setups. Candidates should be proactive in addressing safety concerns and maintaining proper equipment use to protect the jobsite. This position is ideal for individuals looking to work in a dynamic and team-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as a crew member installing various pipelines.
• Assist the foreman in laser setup and monitor the accuracy.
• Monitor and ensure jobsite housekeeping.

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function

Work as a crew member installing various pipelines.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Work with the crew on pipe stringing.
• Work with the top man and operator while placing pipe in the ditch.
• Hand shovel and expose any existing utilities and bring them to the attention of the operator.
• Always position yourself in a location clearly visible to the operator when giving signals.
• Ensure proper softners are in place for the excavator bucket prior to inserting the pipe into the preceding bell.
• Mark the bell length on the spigot of the pipe being installed in order to verify that the proper travel length has been achieved.
• Always double check the installed pipe with a pocket level and visually inspect the new joint.
• Install marking identification tape over the pipeline before backfill.
• Compact the pipeline to the spingline of the pipe by means of a "pogo stick" or tamp.
• Protect newly installed pipelines from any potential damage and from the ingession of dirt and trash.
• Always have a temporary "night" plug nearby for a quick installation.
• Check delivered pipe and fittings for conformance and any defects.
• Bolt up any fittings and pipe configurations ahead of the excavation operations.
• Assist the foreman in laser setup and monitor the accuracy throughout the day.
• Ensure proper bedding is in place and leveled to the proper grade.
• Work with the crew on any other required activities such as well pointing, constructing invert channels or any other masonry work, testing pipelines, clean-up, etc.
• Work in accordance with Company Safety Program and bring to the attention of the Foreman any safety violations or concerns.
• Monitor and ensure jobsite housekeeping.
• Secure jobsite for any nonworking periods, such as evening or week-ends.
• Park equipment in such a manner that protects vulnerable machines (small dozers, etc.) from potential theft.
• Also, park equipment in areas easily accessible by the refueling personnel.
• Maintain all erosion control devices are in place and functioning properly.
• Monitor all signs and barricades and reset any devices that have been moved or knocked down.