Pipe Fitter

Clark Construction Group; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in Louisa, VA is seeking skilled pipefitters to join our field crews. You will align with Clark Standards of Excellence, select pipes and fittings, and install systems safely on active construction sites.

The role requires reading drawings, coordination with foreman, testing piping systems, and working around heavy equipment. Strong safety focus and physical stamina are required; overtime is common.

Qualifications

• Attention to safety at all times.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions.
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings including pipe shop drawings, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Align to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Assist foreman in planning installation sequence to avoid obstructions.
• Cut pipe using pipe cutter, saw, band saw, or pipe cutting machine.
• Thread pipe using threading machine.
• Operate Victaulic roll grooving safely.
• Mount pipe hangers and brackets to hold pipe.
• Assemble and install pipes and fittings with appropriate joints.
• Secure pipes to structure with brackets and clamps.
• Test piping systems for leaks by pressurizing and observing gauges.
• Follow safety rules and company policies; work around heavy machinery.
• Rig and signal loads as required.
• Set and align process equipment like pumps and blowers.
• Conduct field layout of piping system and calculate offsets, miters, and fittings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Safety-minded

Reading drawings

Communication

Physical stamina

Team player

Tools

Pipe cutter

Threading machine

Band saw

Pipe wrench/hand tools

Job description

There is a reason that Clark is a leader in the construction industry. Simply put, it’s our people. From highways to hotels and residential housing to railways, we rely on the leadership, talents, and drive of our employees to bring great projects to light. Are you interested in becoming a part of our team? If so, take the next step and start building your career with us today.

Pay Range $32/hr - $38/hr

Responsibilities

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and valves, according to job specifications.
• Assists foreman in planning the sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using a pipe cutter, pipe saw, power tools (band saw), and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Knowledge in safe operation of Victaulic roll grooving and cut groove operations.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded, wrapped, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Knowledge in safe and professional testing of piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures.
• Has working knowledge of working around heavy machinery to include hydraulic and lattice cranes.
• Ability to rig and signal loads as required.
• Ability to set and align process equipment like pumps and blowers.
• Conducts field layout of the piping system and calculates offsets, miters, and fittings as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Always attentive to detail and alert to ensure safety.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings including but not limited to pipe shop drawings, mechanical drawings, and P&ID’s
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Good communication skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role on a construction site. This role requires significant physical exertion, including the ability to navigate active construction areas with uneven terrain, temporary and permanent stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and personnel hoists. Constant standing, walking, and performing repetitive physical tasks are required daily. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance or team lifting techniques. This position requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching (above and below shoulder level). The employee must possess sufficient physical dexterity and balance to work safely at various heights and in confined spaces. Visual acuity (including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus) is essential for tasks such as reading instructions, operating equipment, and ensuring safety. Adequate hearing (with or without assistive devices) is required to understand instructions and warnings in a noisy environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this role at a Clark Construction site. The employee will regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to varying and potentially extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow. The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Work regularly occurs at heights and in confined spaces. The employee must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud, requiring the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, and adherence to all Clark Construction’s comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Due to the nature of the projects, deadlines, and client’s requirements, the role frequently requires working more than 40 hours per week.