Pipe Layer

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Retirement 401K

Tuition Reim

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is hiring pipe layers to start immediately in Tulsa, OK. You will cut, install and repair pipe in highway projects and assist with backfill and tests.

Required: at least 2 years of pipe laying experience on highway construction; strong physical fitness; teamwork and safety focus; flexibility for varied locations and hours. We offer competitive pay, PTO, holidays, health benefits, 401K and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of pipe laying experience on highway construction.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Cut and fit pipes with a demo saw and power tools; may run power compaction tools.
• Install and repair wet and dry utility pipes and sewer structures.
• Move pipe into trenches and assist with backfill.
• Join pipe pieces and seal joints; ensure joints meet specs.
• Assemble pipe to pass required pressure tests.
• Coordinate with crew to maintain safety and productivity.
• Perform pre-task planning tasks.
• Experience operating excavation equipment preferred; safety around active highway traffic.
• General housekeeping and equipment maintenance; report usage hours.

Skills

Strength & Endurance

Communication

Flexibility

Coordination

Work Ethic

Night Shift Availability

Job description

NOW HIRING PIPE LAYERS TO START WORKING IMMEDIATELY.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 401K, employee contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description

• Cut pipes to required lengths using a demo saw and other power tools. May also run power compaction tools.
• Install and repair wet and dry utility pipe including sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Help move pipe into trenches, lay pipe in trench, and help with initial backfill.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using appropriate tools and materials to secure pipe.
• Assemble pipe to pass all required pressure tests.
• Work with and monitor fellow workers to ensure safety and productivity.
• Perform 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.
• Perform general housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating equipment without damaging it, and conduct maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours daily.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Strength and Endurance: physically demanding, high level of physical fitness required.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills necessary.
• Flexibility: ability to work in a number of diverse locations, as work locations may change daily.
• Coordination: balance, depth perception, and eye-hand coordination critical.
• Expected Hours: hours vary by job, location, and season; 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.