Pipe Layer

Blythe Construction Inc; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Parental Leave

Maternity Leave

Employee/Family Assistance Program

Medical & Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability

Term Life

Stock Purchase Opportunities

Gym/Fitness Incentives

Job summary

Blythe Construction, Inc. is hiring a Pipe Layer to work on construction projects as part of a pipe crew. The role involves assisting the lead person, reading plans, laying and prepping pipe, and performing drainage pipe installations.

A strong team player with physical stamina is essential for regular eight-hour shifts outdoors. Candidates should have 3–5 years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED. Lifting up to 90 lbs (up to 150 lbs with assistance) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years of industry-related experience on roads, highways, and bridges.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Physical demands include standing, bending, lifting 50–90 lbs regularly, possibly up to 150 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead person with setting laser and with installing RCP water and sanitary pipe.
• Read and understand plans and perform pipe prep, mud, and cut operations.
• Perform layout and drainage pipe installation as part of pipe crew.
• Engage in general labor duties and support other crafts as needed.
• Work outdoors in all weather, maintain safety, and operate hand tools.

Skills

Read plans

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lifting 50-90 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

3–5 years industry experience (pipe crew)

Job description

A Pipe Layer is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below.

Key Duties

• Assist lead person with setting laser
• Read and understand plans
• General labor duties on pipe crew
• Assist lead person with Installing RCP water and sanitary pipe
• Mud and cut pipe
• Able to multi-task and work as a team member
• Prep pipe
• Perform layout
• Instruction of drainage pipe structure
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Qualification Requirements

• General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Multi Skilled Laborer – Pipe Crew. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Multi Skilled Laborer - Pipe Crew to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Work is often performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
• Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time.
• Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
• Capable of safely and productively operating a man-lift.
• The Pipe Layer must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Pipe Layer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & VisionInsurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.

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