Pipe Layer

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. seeks an experienced pipe layer to join our civil and commercial project teams in Houston. You will install underground pipes of various sizes, align and join sections, and ensure correct depth, grade, and alignment.

You will signal equipment operators, coordinate trench excavation, and operate loaders and backhoes as needed while working safely with the crew. This role requires physical endurance, at least 2 years in highway construction, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience laying pipe in highway construction.
• Physically demanding role requiring a high level of fitness.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work across diverse locations and hours.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and perform general labor when needed.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Signaling equipment operators to ensure safe excavation.
• Establish alignment and grade using a laser.
• Align and join pipe sections correctly.
• Coordinate all excavation activities related to pipes.
• Dig and move dirt; prepare trenches for pipes.
• Operate loaders, excavators, and backhoes as trained.
• Follow safety rules and promote safe practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Coordination

Physical strength

Lifting 70 lbs

General labor

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Laser level

Job description

We're seeking an experienced pipe layer to join our dynamic team! If you're passionate about working on exciting civil and commercial projects and are up for a physically demanding challenge, then we want you. As a Pipe Layer, you'll be responsible for installing underground pipes of varying sizes (6"-108") by positioning, joining, and aligning them at proper depths, angles, and grades. You'll work closely with other team members to ensure excavation activities associated with installing the pipes are performed safely and efficiently.

Position Description

• Signaling equipment operators to ensure safe and proper excavation
• Establishing alignment and grade using a laser
• Aligning and joining pipe sections
• Coordinating all other activities in the excavation
• Digging and moving dirt with a hand shovel to prepare trenches for pipes and utility lines
• Operating equipment such as loaders, excavators, and backhoes as needed (if trained)
• Following all safety rules and encouraging others to do the same
• Performing other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' of experience laying pipe in Highway Construction is required.
• Strength and Endurance: Pipe Layer positions are physically demanding, and a high level of physical fitness is required.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and team work skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
• Coordination: Balance, depth perception and eye‑hand coordination are critical.
• Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required.
• Work Ethic: Dedicated and hard working.
• Transportation to work.
• Work Safely.
• Be able to carry 70 lbs. or more.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Willing to do general laborer work (e.g. Sweep, clean up job site, run errands, use hammer and saw, dig trenches, etc.)
• Flexible availability to include overtime and weekends.

As a member of our team, you'll be part of a hardworking and dedicated group of professionals who strive to deliver excellence in every project we undertake. If you're up for the challenge and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.