Pipe Layer (Heavy Civil Construction)

Granite Construction; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a hard‑working laborer in Florida to excavate trenches, lay and connect pipes, and install erosion control. The job requires strong physical stamina, the ability to lift 50–100 pounds, and a commitment to safety policies and training.

You will follow written instructions, use levels and lasers, and support crews on active sites. This full‑time role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and safe operation of dewatering equipment, backfilling, and site

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting 50–100 pounds.
• Willingness to follow OSHA safety policies and training.

Responsibilities

• Excavate trenches to required depth by hand or with an excavator.
• Lay pipes in trenches and connect pieces, following blueprints.
• Install erosion control around pipes and structures.
• Backfill and grade pipe structures to meet specifications.
• Operate dewatering equipment and maintain site safety.

Skills

Follow directions

Heavy lifting

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dewatering equipment

Tamping machine

Carpenter's level/laser

Excavation equipment

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.General SummaryPerforms any combination of following tasks, such as excavating, lays route of pipes in trenches, install erosion control around pipesEssential Job AccountabilitiesExcavate trenches to desired or required depth by hand or using excavatorGrades and levels base of trench, using tamping machine and hand toolsSet up dewatering equipment to keep water level below bottom of trench.Lays out route of pipe, following written instructions or blueprintsLays pipes in trenches and welds, cements, glues, or otherwise connects pieces together.Set pipe structures to line and grade.Backfills pipe and structures with earth or other materials with required compaction.Checks slope, using carpenter's level or lasersMaintain line and grade of the installed pipe to meet specification requirements.Install erosion control around completed pipe and structures.Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a jobExperience in installing bulkheads in pipe and structures, including the mixing and use of mortar.Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sourcesAttend training and have a full understanding of trenching requirements and regulations.Follow all OSHA and Company safety policies and procedures, including attendance at safety meetingsMaintain a safe and clean work environmentEducationHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experienceWork ExperienceAppropriate training and experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorkers should be able to:Follow specific directionsPerform a variety of duties which may often changeWork within standards of accuracyRepeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedureEvaluate information using measurable standards.Physically, workers must be able to:Stand or walk for long periodsUse arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objectsFrequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 poundsClimb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipmentStoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see (naturally or with correction).About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.