Pipe Layer

Midlands Contracting; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Contracting, a growing construction company in Kearney, is seeking a skilled Pipe Layer with at least 3 years of experience. The role involves laying various types of pipe, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Year-round employment is offered along with competitive pay, travel reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance and 401k matching.

Benefits

Paid vacations

Health Insurance

401k plan with company match

Flexible Benefits Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Pipe Layer.
• Experience laying push joint pipe including water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.
• Ability to lay pipe to grade using a laser.

Responsibilities

• Lay various types of pipe including concrete, PVC, clay, and ductile iron.
• Conduct testing of pipes including hydrostatic and air testing.
• Operate heavy equipment and complete manual labor tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled Pipe Layer to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.

Job Details

• $25 per hour and up depending on experience
• 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)
• Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)
• Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town
• Paid travel time
• Hotel paid by company
• Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town
• Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)

• 3+ years previous experience as a pipe layer completing the tasks below.
• Previous experience and ability to lay push joint pipe including water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer.
• Previous experience and familiarity with laying different types of push joint pipe including concrete, PVC, clay, and ductile iron.
• Previous experience and ability to lay pipe to grade using a laser.
• Previous experience and ability to lay pipe with bedding.
• Previous experience and familiarity with various types of testing of pipe including hydrostatic and air testing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day.
• Complete other tasks associated with projects which may include running compaction equipment, building concrete structures (setting forms, pouring concrete and tie rebar) and other manual labor.
• Operate heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.
• Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment (post offer) drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

• Paid vacations, PTO, and holidays.
• Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
• Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members
• 401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match)
• Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance