Pipe Layer

Weihe Construction, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Weihe Construction, Inc. is seeking experienced pipe layers to install various underground utilities in both residential and commercial settings. Ideal candidates will possess 4-5 years of installation experience and demonstrate physical capability to handle demanding tasks. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits after a 90-day probation, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical

HSA

Vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

PTO accrual

401k matching

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience installing underground utilities.
• Skilled in setting up and maintaining pipe laser.
• Physical fitness required for lifting and carrying.

Responsibilities

• Install sanitary, storm, and water lines.
• Stage, bevel, and grease pipe.
• Maintain tools and perform physical tasks.

Skills

Pipe laser operation

Setting structures

Hand tool operation

Job description

Weihe Construction, Inc. is searching for pipe layers with experience installing sanitary, storm and water lines in a residential or commercial setting.

Well-qualified candidates will have 4-5 years of experience installing underground utilities and be skilled performing the following tasks:

• Setting up & maintaining pipe laser
• Staging pipe
• Beveling pipe
• Greasing pipe
• Figuring fall and slope / logging numbers
• Setting structures
• Hand tool operation (impact drill / chop saw)
• Potholing using shovel and VAC truck

Skills considered a plus, but are not required for this position:

• Preventative maintenance on heavy equipment
• Directional boring operation
• Track/Wheel loader operation
• Confined space work
  • Sanitary testing
  • Cutting out stairs
  • Manhole grouting
• Mass excavation – heavy equipment operation (CAT 741, 621, 749, D6K)

Physical requirements: The Pipe Layer position is a physically demanding one which requires varying levels of physical fitness to perform essential job duties. This position requires employees to work on their feet on average 10 hours per day. The categories of physical requirements to perform the essential job duties of a pipe layer include lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Candidates must be able to regularly lift & lower on average 0-25lbs, maximum 75lbs. Additionally, candidates must be able to carry on average 0-40lbs, maximum 75lbs for an average distance of 5-40ft, maximum 100ft. Finally, candidates must be able to push & pull up and down on average 0-160lbf, maximum 160lbf and bilaterally on average 0-40lbf, maximum 40lbf.

Benefits available upon completion of 90-day probationary period:

• Medical
• HSA
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 6.67 PTO accrual/month (2-weeks)
• 401k 100% match for first 3%, 50% match on 4-5%; you input 5% to receive 4% match