PIPE LAYER

Branch Builds, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 42,045 - 70,110; Full time

Job summary

Branch Builds, Inc. is seeking a skilled Pipe Layer to install and service underground pipe systems for road construction. The role reports to the Pipe Foreman and requires precise layout and cutting of pipes on site.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of underground pipe laying experience and 2–4 years in road construction. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years of underground pipe laying experience.
• 2–4 years of road construction experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable in pipe laying techniques.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Install sanitary and storm sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Lay out pipe routes per specifications or blueprints and coordinate layouts with supervisor.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Align and position pipes for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance using levels or lasers.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints with welding, cement, or glue.
• Tap and drill holes into pipes for auxiliary lines or devices.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
• Grade and level trench bases with tamping tools.
• Perform other general labor and construction duties as required.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

Skills

Pipe laying

Teamwork

Deadlines

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Branch's Civil Division is searching for a skilled, reliable Pipe Layer to join our well-established, growing company. The Pipe Layer is responsible for preparing and installing underground pipelines for road construction. This position reports to the Pipe Foreman.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Install sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisor.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement or glue.
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
• Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools.
• Other general labor and construction related duties as required.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in underground pipe laying.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in road construction preferred.
• Knowledgeable of pipe laying techniques.
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Accomplish goals in a team environment.

Compensation

Salary Min: $42,045.50

Salary Max: $70,110.00

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Communicating Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Following Policies and Procedures

Travel

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The positionlifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands). The position requires the ability toquickly move arms and legs. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) :Branch provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless doing so would provide an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call 1-540-982-1678.

EEO Policy: It is the policy of The Branch Group and its subsidiary companies Branch Civil, Inc., Branch Builds, and Hopkins | Lacy to assure that applicants for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job-training. Tina Pfalzgraf is Branch Group’s EEO Officer, and she can be contacted at 3635 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, or 540-982-1678.