Pipe Layer -Civil Underground Wet Utilities-Water, Sewer & Storm

PURIS Corp; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PURIS is seeking a Pipe Layer for civil underground wet utilities in Laredo, TX. This full-time role supports water, sewer and stormwater rehabilitation projects, locating, preparing sites and laying pipe.

You will operate and guide equipment, review permits, and ensure safety while meeting project timelines. Requires pipe laying experience, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and willingness to travel up to 90% as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• Experience working in a physical labor position with outdoor construction is required.
• Pipe Laying experience for underground water utilities is required.
• Safety Certifications for Confined Space, Competent Person, 10 and/or 30 hour OSHA, and traffic control certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisors and peers on water and sewer rehabilitation and repair projects.
• Direct equipment with alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery.
• Assist in initial setup and cleanup of job sites, including lifting, carrying, and pulling items up to 50–75 lbs.
• Review entry and work permits; assist in review of pre and post-installation videos.
• Enter manholes and confined spaces as needed.
• Perform job site setup and cleanup.
• Haul equipment and crew members by driving various vehicles.
• Submit work orders for vehicle and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Monitor for safety hazards and report issues to the supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Safety conscious

Confined space

Ability to travel

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

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Pipe Layer -Civil Underground Wet Utilities-Water, Sewer & Storm

Full Time Laredo, TX, Laredo, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1939

About PURIS:

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary Description:

This position is responsible for working effectively with supervisors and peers in locating, investigating, and cleaning for the successful rehabilitation and repair of various sewer and stormwater lines.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Work successfully with supervisors and peers on various water and sewer rehabilitation and repair projects.
• Direct equipment with alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to location needs.
• Assist in initial setup and cleanup of job sites, including lifting, carrying, and pulling items 50+lbs in weight.
• Review entry and work permits; and assists in the review of pre and post-installation videos.
• Enter manhole/confined space.
• Perform job site setup and cleanup.
• Haul equipment and crew members by driving various vehicles.
• Complete driver’s daily record of duty.
• Submit work orders for vehicle and equipment maintenance, as needed.
• Continuously monitor for Safety hazards, and report any safety issues to the supervisor
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency.

Experience:

• Experience working in a physical labor position with outdoor construction required
• Pipe Laying experience is required. This is for underground water utilities.
• Must know how to measure, cut, and join pipe for new water and hydrant lines.
• Safety Certifications for Confined Space, Competent Person, 10 and/or 30 hour OSHA, as well as those related to traffic control, as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Must successfully pass a drug test, as well as driver’s license check for past 2 years without any suspensions or major traffic violations.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and haul up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to travel is required, as much as 90% if needed.
• Must be able to effectively work in confined spaces.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Team player
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by PURIS’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.