Pipe Layer (Underground Utility)

Phillips Infrastructure; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking a Pipe Layer to join our Jacksonville-based pipe crew. The role focuses on precise, safe installation of water, sewer, and drainage systems, ensuring alignment with project plans and specifications.

The candidate will work across varying sites, follow strict safety protocols, read blueprints, and collaborate with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pipe Layer in construction.
• Proficiency in pipe installation techniques, including bedding and backfilling.
• Knowledge of construction plans, blueprints, and underground utilities.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pipe Installation: Precisely install pipes according to plans and specs.
• Safety: Adhere to safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Trenching and Excavation Support: Assist in trenching and excavation tasks as needed.
• Material Handling: Safely handle pipes, materials, and equipment for installation.
• Quality Control: Ensure pipe work meets standards and bedding/backfilling specs.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with the pipe crew and foreman to coordinate activities.
• Communication: Report progress and issues to supervisors.
• Problem Solving: Address on-site challenges during pipe laying.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist in maintaining tools and equipment.

Skills

Pipe installation

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

As a Pipe Layer, you will be a critical member of our pipe crew, responsible for the precise and safe installation of water, sewer, and drainage systems. Your expertise will ensure that pipes are laid accurately, adhering to project plans and specifications.

Job Summary

As a Pipe Layer, you will be a critical member of our pipe crew, responsible for the precise and safe installation of water, sewer, and drainage systems. Your expertise will ensure that pipes are laid accurately, adhering to project plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipe Installation: Precisely install pipes according to project plans, blueprints, and design specifications, ensuring proper alignment and grade.
• Safety: Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your team, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Trenching and Excavation Support: Assist in trenching and excavation tasks, as needed, to prepare the work area for pipe installation.
• Material Handling: Safely handle pipes, materials, and equipment required for the project, positioning them accurately for installation.
• Quality Control: Ensure that pipe installation work meets project standards and design specifications, including proper bedding and backfilling.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the pipe crew, Pipe Crew Foreman, and other team members to coordinate pipe laying activities and achieve project goals.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors, reporting progress, challenges, and any issues as needed.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address operational challenges or issues that may arise during pipe laying and related tasks.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance and care of tools and equipment used for pipe installation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pipe Layer in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in pipe installation techniques, including proper bedding and backfilling.
• Knowledge of construction plans, blueprints, and underground utility installation procedures.
• Strong commitment to safety and strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and at different job sites as required.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.