Pipe Layer

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to join our civil and commercial projects.

You will install underground pipes (6"-108") by aligning, joining, and placing them at proper depths and grades, while coordinating excavation and safety with the team. This role requires physical stamina, a minimum of 2 years in highway pipe laying, and flexibility for overtime and varied locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience laying pipe in highway construction.
• Must lift 70 lbs and perform physical labor.
• Willing to overtime and travel to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Signal equipment operators to ensure safe excavation.
• Establish alignment and grade using a laser.
• Align and join pipe sections.
• Coordinate excavation activities.
• Dig trenches and prep for pipes and utilities.
• Operate loaders, excavators, and backhoes as trained.
• Follow safety rules and lead by example.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Laser alignment

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

As a Pipe Layer, you'll need to have a range of skills and abilities, including but not limited to:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Be able to carry 70 lbs. or more.
• 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.

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. #LI-SC1