Pipe Layer

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company contribution up to 5

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and Career Advancement

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Pipe Layer to lay and install utility pipes, operate related power tools, and support safe, efficient trench work. The role emphasizes physical stamina, teamwork, and adherence to traffic safety on a highway project.

Candidates should have prior pipe-laying experience and a strong work ethic for variable hours. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a reputable construction company known for

Qualifications

• Physically demanding pipe layer role with endurance.
• Clear interpersonal communication and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to work in varying locations and schedules.
• Good balance, depth perception and eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to adapt to night shifts or varying hours.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Cut pipes to required lengths using power tools.
• Install and repair pipe systems including sanitary and storm water structures.
• Move and position pipe and assist backfill as needed.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints securely.
• Assemble pipe to pass pressure tests as required.
• Coordinate with crew for safety and productivity.
• Perform pre-task planning.
• Experience operating equipment in a pipe crew is preferred.
• Operate safely around highway traffic under maintenance conditions.
• Maintain equipment and report usage hours daily.
• Coordinate machine actions with signals from other crew members.

Skills

Strength & Endurance

Communication

Flexibility

Coordination

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description

• Cut pipes to required lengths. Uses demo saw and other power tools. May also run power compaction tools.
• Installs and repairs wet and dry utility pipe including sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Helps move pipe into trenches, lays pipe in trench, helps initial backfill.
• Connects pipe pieces and seal joints, using appropriate tools and materials to secure pipe.
• Assembles pipe to pass all requires pressure tests.
• Works with and monitors fellow workers to insure safety and productivity.
• Performs pre task planning tasks.
• Experience operating equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader is preferred but not necessary.
• Experience operating equipment safely and productively in and around active highway traffic under Maintenance of Traffic conditions and live traffic on a highway construction project is preferred.
• General housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning loads in response to hand or audio signals from other crew members.

Position Requirements

Required Experience: At least 2 years' of experience laying pipe in Highway Construction is required.

Required Skills

• Strength and Endurance: Pipe Layer positions are physically demanding, and a high level of physical fitness is required.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork 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.

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.