Pipe Layer/Laborer (CR)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer for LaPlace, LA and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include constructing pipe systems for storm and sanitation sewers, aligning pipes, and preparing trenches.

Candidates must have at least 1 year in construction, be able to operate laser/pipe level, and travel within a 60-mile radius. Physical requirements include lifting up to 55 lbs and working outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Construction background with at least 1 year of experience.
• Ability to operate laser/pipe level and understand slopes.
• Knowledge of sewer systems, storm drains, and water mains.
• Experience with trenching tools and pipe fitting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches and grade to lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers.
• Lay pipe sections and complete connections; weld metal sections when required.
• Coordinate with pipe crews and supervise trench work as needed.
• Install or repair sanitary or storm sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in trench environments.

Skills

Construction background

Laser/pipe level

Slope understanding

Box setting

Mason box setting

Pipe fitting techniques

Sewer/water main knowledge

Trenching tools experience

Tools

Laser/pipe level tools

Job description

EXPERIENCED Pipe Layers for the LaPlace, LAand surroundingareas

Duties/Responsibilities may/may not include the following:

• Job Scope:
  • Responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructingpipesystems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out forpipes. Alignspipesand seals joints together with cement or glue.
• Documents Required:
  • Driver's License/Identification
  • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate
• Required Skills:
  • MUST have CONSTRUCTION background (1 Year Minimum)
  • Ability to operate laser/pipe level
  • Ability to understand slope
  • Ability to set boxes
  • Ability to set mason boxes
  • Detailed knowledge of construction and pipe fitting techniques.
  • Knowledge of sewer systems, storm drains, and water mains.
  • Experience with machine-operated trenching tools
• Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Digging/Grading trenches to lay pipe in
  • Laying sections of pipe & completing connections between pipe sections
  • Completing welds on sections of metal pipe where metal piping is specified
  • Making connections to lines including sewer lines, water lines, & storm sewers.
  • Ability to coordinate with pipe crews while working inside trench or trench boxes.
  • Laypipefor storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains.
  • Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
  • Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
  • Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing
  • Install or repair sanitary or storm water sewer structures or pipe systems
  • Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
  • Grouting experience is a plus
  • Experience with checking grade
  • Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, positionpipe, or seal joints.
  • Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
  • Coordinate with operators to ensure PVC or RCP is properly connected and set to grade.
  • Understand safety precautions associated with working in trenches and trench boxes.
  • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines, helping to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
  • Meet quality and performance requirements as outlined by quality assurance and production standards
  • Report safety hazards, quality, and production issues to management immediately
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
  • Must have good endurance
  • Will be required to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, and crawl to perform task
  • Ability to work in varying hot and cold environments
  • Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions
  • Ability to work in an environments with exposures to dust, dirt and various other debris, metal and paint fumes, gases
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock
• Must be able to pass drug screen.
• Must have reliable transportation (Will be required to travel up to a 60 mile radius)
• Pay:
  • Starting Pay: $17.00-$19.00 (Based on experience)
  • Weekly Pay
  • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday
• Schedule:
  • 10-12 Hour Days (with weather permitting)
  • 12/2 Schedule
• Duration of Job:Temp to Hire (Based on Job Performance)

Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required.