Pipefitter Helper

Clark Group; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Pre-employment drug screening

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in Ashburn, VA seeks a skilled helper to support pipefitters on active site projects. You will measure, carry, and assist with cutting, threading, and assembling pipe, and position it in hangers and supports while following safety rules.

This role is physically demanding, outdoor work, requires lifting up to 50 pounds, and strict PPE use. A pre-employment drug screening is required. Join a high-performance team delivering critical water, gas, and plumbing systems.

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.
• 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.

Job description

Job Summary

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

Physical Demands

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.

Clark Construction Group

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. Learn more about Clark Construction.

Clark Group's Capabilities

Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance. Asset Solutions Altura Associates Coda Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate S2N Technology Group Building & Infrastructure Atkinson Construction Shirley Contracting Company C3M Power Systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.