Pipefitter Helper

Clark Construction Group; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a reliable on-site helper to support pipefitters in layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems. You will assist with rough-ins, repairs, and fixture replacements, while maintaining Clark’s safety standards and working closely with a team of tradespeople.

The role involves handling materials, using hand tools, and lifting pipe segments up to 50 pounds on a physically demanding construction site.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting pipefitters in layout, assembly and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas and water systems.
• Ability to requisition tools and equipment and move materials to the work site.
• Familiarity with Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe.
• Drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate pipes.
• Assist with rough-ins, repairs and replacements of fixtures and water heaters.
• Support pipe fitters in installing piping for various systems.
• Lift and place pipe up to heavy loads as needed.
• Fit valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems using hand tools.
• Mount brackets and hangers to support pipes and provide access.
• Prepare and transport materials and equipment to the site.
• Work on-site under Clark Standards of Excellence.

Skills

Pipefitting support

Hand tool handling

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Job description

Helps pipefitters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Measures, cuts, threads and assembles new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
• Cuts or drills holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
• Performs rough-ins, repairs and replaces fixtures and water heaters, and locates, repairs, or removes leaking or broken pipes.
• Assists pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
• Cuts pipe and lifts up to fitters.
• Fits or assists in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
• Requisitions tools and equipment, selects type and size of pipe, and collects and transports materials and equipment to work site.
• Mounts brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes and sets sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
• Excavates and grades ditches and lays and joins pipe for water and sewer service.
• Disassembles and removes damaged or worn pipe.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

• You would often handle loads up to 50 lbs., sometimes up to 100 lbs. You will need a lot of strength at this level.
• Work in this occupation involves bending or twisting your body more than one-third of the time
• Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
• Requires getting into awkward positions
• Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
• Work in this occupation involves kneeling, crouching, stooping, and/or crawling more than one-third of the time
• Work in this occupation requires being outside most of the time
• Work in this occupation involves making repetitive motions more than one-third of the time
• Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time

Working In This Career Involves (physical Activities)

• Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching
• Seeing clearly up close
• Identifying and understanding the speech of another person
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects
• Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring

The Physical Demands of the Job

This is a physically demanding role on an active construction site. You must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. You must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and use team-lifting techniques for anything heavier. Long periods of continual standing or walking are required, along with the ability to bend, climb, kneel, and reach. Good balance and dexterity are crucial, as you will be working safely at various heights and in tight spaces. You'll need visual acuity to operate equipment and spot hazards, and the ability to hear with or without assistance to understand instructions in noisy environments.

Your Work Environment on the Site

You’ll regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to the elements—be it heat, cold, rain, snow, or wind. The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Your safety is our number one priority, which is why you will be required to consistently wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.

A Drug Free Workplace

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug "fitness for duty" screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug "fitness for duty" tests.