Pipe Layer: Water & Sewer Underground Expert

MGC Contractors, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC Contractors, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking Pipe Layers to join the Arizona Division. You will install water lines, sewer lines, and related fittings at construction sites, ensuring proper grade, alignment, and joints.

This full-time role requires HS Diploma or GED and 2–3 years underground water/sewer experience; three+ years preferred. Overtime may apply; you must be able to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years to three (3) years of related experience laying underground water lines, sanitary or storm sewers required.
• Three (3) plus years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical joint water line, and bolt together water line, install air release valves and inline valves.
• Grade for flow of sewer line pipe.
• Lay ductile water line and PVC sewer pipe. Set line and grade for water line/sewer, line prep grade for water lines/sewer lines. Install water line with gaskets and mechanical joints. Backfill waterline/sewer line insures sewer line has a positive flow.
• Plans pipe, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Aligns and positions pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Checks slopes for conformance to requirements and specifications.
• Calculating and adjusting grade using a level an a laser.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related material according to job specifications.
• Measures and marks pipes to required length for cutting and threading.
• Cuts, threads, hammers, and welds pipe to specifications using saws, pipe threaders, and benders.
• Connects pipe pieces and seals joints.
• Locates existing pipes needing repair or replacement through potholing and/or excavation.
• Taps and drills holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary line or devices.
• Secures pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Grouting and clearing manholes.
• Inspects, examines, and tests installed systems and pipe lines using pressure hydrostatic testing, observation, or other testing methods.
• Any and all other duties assigned.

Skills

Pipe Laying

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Heavy Lifting

Hydrostatic Testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2–3 years underground water/sewer experience

3+ years related experience preferred

Job description

MGC Contractors, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking Pipe Layers to join the Arizona Division. You will install water lines, sewer lines, and related fittings at construction sites, ensuring proper grade, alignment, and joints.

This full-time role requires HS Diploma or GED and 2–3 years underground water/sewer experience; three+ years preferred. Overtime may apply; you must be able to work outdoors in all weather.