Pipefitter (Harrisburg, PA)

Kiely Family of Companies; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated team members to join their dynamic workforce in the underground utility sector. This role involves the installation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, requiring physical strength and the ability to operate various tools and heavy equipment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful projects and be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Experience in underground utility installation and maintenance.
• Ability to operate various tools and heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain natural gas pipelines and other utilities.
• Perform excavation, backfilling, and pipe fitting tasks.

Skills

Heavy construction equipment operation

Pipe fitting

Physical strength

Hand-eye coordination

Endurance

Commercial driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chop saw

Hammer drill

Pneumatic rammer

Fusion equipment

Cutting and threading equipment

Job description

The Kiely Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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Over the past six decades, we’ve built the Kiely Family of Companies to focus on customer success and design-build capabilities. We rely on a culture of teamwork, technological innovation, and high ethical standards to deliver successful solutions to our customers.

The Kiely Family of Companies, established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., contributes to something far greater than itself, as each company’s unique capabilities enhance the others, making us greater than the sum of our parts.

ENR 500 and 600 ranked for engineering and construction, KIELY serves the needs of our customers, offering a diversified list of services, such as full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing, and maintenance.

Kiely serves a purpose much larger than any individual, project, or entity. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance. Our team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody Kiely’s core values.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Installation and maintenance of natural gas pipeline.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for digging trenches, installing sewer, water, and natural gas pipelines; and backfilling excavations with asphalt on road.
• Responsible for entering and exiting excavations varying in depth from 2’ to 5’.
• Shovel dirt, rake dirt or hot asphalt, jackhammer roadways or sidewalks, jackhammer concrete, rock, etc.
• Carry materials or equipment to and from the truck to a jobsite.
• Use of a chop saw to cut concrete, use of a hammer drill to core through concrete foundations, entering basements or crawlspaces to perform necessary pipefitting or meter service work.
• Use of a pneumatic rammer for excavation compaction.
• Perform basic pipe fitting with pipe sizes from ½” to 2”.
• Tapping and stopping off water or gas service tees from the main line, in addition to numerous push/pull activities associated with underground construction work.
• Joining plastic pipe with fusion equipment.
• Joining steel pipe utilizing cutting and threading equipment, pipe wrenches, etc.
• Removing and installing cathodic protection coatings/wrap on underground pipelines.
• Additional safety sensitive duties as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate a variety of simple and complex tools.
• Ability to safely operate commercial motor vehicles and non-commercial motor vehicles.
• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
• Heavy construction equipment experience highly desirable.
• Must obtain commercial driver’s license within 6 months of employment.

Local day travel is required for this position.

Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and health/dental insurance.

The Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.