Pipelayer

MWH; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental and视

Paid Time Off (sick time)

401(k) Plan (company matching up to 4%

Employee Referral Program

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Slayden Constructors Inc. in Medford, Oregon, is seeking experienced Pipelayer(s) to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project. The role involves aligning and positioning pipes, ensuring proper slopes, and connecting joints for welding or sealing.

You will work with civil crews, follow blueprints, and operate basic pipe-laying equipment while maintaining safety standards. Pre-employment screening applies; company offers health benefits, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and provide documentation at time of application.
• Ability to read and follow building plans and blueprints for pipe laying.
• Trained in trenching and excavation safety.
• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
• Cut pipes to required lengths and lay out pipe routes following blueprints.

Skills

Pipe laying

Blueprint reading

Attention to safety

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laser level

Transit levels

Earth-moving equipment

Job description

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking experienced Pipelayer(s) to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project in Medford, Oregon. Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, bringing positive impacts to local communities. Grow your career with a team that is committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Essential Functions

• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
• Cut pipes with earth or other materials.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
• Processing systems include both high-pressure and low-pressure pipe systems moving liquids or gases utilizing automatic controls in the treatment of wastewater.
• Work with backhoe operator to supervise the correct depth and grade to lay pipe.
• Work with pipe craft and civil crews to place pipe in ditches.
• Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.
• Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
• Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Documentation must be provided at time of application.
• Must be able to follow building plans and blueprints to perform pipe laying.
• Trained in Trenching and Excavation safety.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application, and is physically fit to perform the work.
• Required to communicate information, ideas, directions with the capability to perform the task or project discussed.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and with utmost regard for safety.
• Pre‑employment drug screening and background checks required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid Time Off (sick time)
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre‑employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.