PIPE CREW, PIPE LAYER, STORM DRAIN CREW

O.L. Thompson Construction Co Inc., Thompson Trucking Co., Inc.; Thompson Equipment Maintenance Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

Vision

401K with company match

Profit Sharing

Vacation and Holidays

Safety Bonus Awards

Job summary

O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc. is hiring for the position of Pipe Crew, Pipe Layer, Storm Drain Crew. The role requires installing storm drain, sanitary sewer, and water pipe lines in various environments while adhering to safety protocols.

Candidates must be 21 years or older, capable of heavy manual labor, and able to work in all weather conditions. Benefits include medical, dental, 401K with company match, and safety bonus awards.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older to work in confined spaces.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.
• Must reliably get to job sites on time every day.
• Must provide personal work attire as specified.

Responsibilities

• Install storm drain, sanitary sewer, and water pipe lines.
• Follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Perform repetitive heavy manual labor.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Manual labor

Pipe laying

Problem solving

Trench safety

Machine operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Skid steer

Front end loader

Excavator

Job description

O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc.

Job Title:

PIPE CREW, PIPE LAYER, STORM DRAIN CREW

Location:

Charleston Metro, Tri-County Region (Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston Counties)

Job Description:

This a full-time position will install storm drain, sanitary sewer and water pipe lines in confined spaces, trenches, and in a safe manner.

General Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older to work in confined spaces.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and conditions which may include, rain, heat, cold, mud, dirt, dust, humidity, loud environments, and extreme temperatures. Weather may alter your work schedule.
• Must bring and wear personal protective gear daily as specified site by site which may include hard hat, glasses, safety vest, ear plugs which will be provided by the company.
• You must provide and wear our own long pants, work rated boot and at least a 4-inch sleeve or longer.
• Must be able to reliably get to and from the jobsites on time every day in the tri-county area.
• Must be able to following verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends and overtime as needed or when required.
• Must be able to perform repetitive heavy manual labor which may include but not limited to standing for long periods of time, sitting for long periods of time, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, lifting heavy items repeatedly.
• Must be safety conscious and aware of your surroundings.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and ongoing quarterly testing.
• Some positions require background checks and clean driving records (as specified).
• All new hires will be on a 90-day probation.

• Must list employers on the job application for consideration of your experience.

Specific Requirements:

• MUST BE 21 years or older to work in confined spaces on pipe crew.
• Preferred that you have experience in trench safety, proper rigging, and safety protocols.
• Knowledge and experience in pipe laying which could include storm drains, sanitary sewer, water pipe installations.
• Capable problem solver for intense manual labor.
• Experience running skid steer, front end loader, or excavator are a plus.
• Being able to follow the directions of your supervisors is essential.
• Safety is a priority. Being aware of your surroundings and following protocols.

Typical Hours:

hours may vary but typical construction is 7:00 am-5:00 pm

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• Vision
• 401K with company match and Profit Sharing
• Vacation and Holidays
• Safety Bonus Awards

About O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc.

Founded in 1948, O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc. has served as one of the tri-county area’s premier site-work construction firms. Our main emphasis is in the area of site development, material handling, and transportation; our current scope of work includes demolition, clearing, grubbing, excavation, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, potable water, concrete, curbing, asphalt paving, and material recycling & processing. We have the capabilities to perform a turnkey operation in the area of site development. For more information, please visit our website at OLTC.com.