Pipelayer

GWC Capital; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

WW Clyde and Co. is seeking an experienced Pipelayer to lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems on projects in Texas. The position requires reading plans, selecting pipes, and ensuring safe, efficient installations.

Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this role, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 6% 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid holidays, and PTO. Background checks are part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Ability to lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems.
• Knowledge of piping, wastewater, storm drain, and related fixtures.
• Ability to read and study building plans or working drawings.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and ensure safety.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer, chisel, torch, or pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with a bending machine.
• Assembles and installs metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings (brass, copper, lead, glass, plastic).
• Joins piping by threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Secures pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by pressurizing and observing gauges.

Responsibilities

• Lay-out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems.
• Knowledge of piping systems, wastewater systems, storm drain, and fixtures.
• Knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings.
• Select the type and size of pipe and related materials per job specifications.
• Inspect worksite to identify obstructions and ensure safety to prevent weak points.
• Plan installation sequence to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other construction workers.
• Cut pipe with hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer, chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
• Thread pipe using threading machine.
• Bend pipe by hand or with a bending machine.
• Assemble and install various metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings (brass, copper, lead, glass, plastic).
• Join piping by threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
• Secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.
• Test piping system for leaks by pressurizing and checking gauges.

Job description

Overview

Pipelayer

Pay Range: $34 to $38 per hour

WW CLYDE is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to help build projects in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lay-out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain pipping systems
• Knowledge of piping systems, wastewater systems, storm drain, and other fixtures
• Knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and ensure no safety issues exist that would cause structural weakness
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers
• Cuts pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine
• Threads pipe using threading machine
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic
• Joins piping by means of threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
• Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools
• Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Workers must be able to coordinate the movements eyes, hands, and fingers; use hands, arms, and fingers fully
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at heights as required
• Ability to push/pull/lift at least 20 pound

Why Work for WW Clyde?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 6% 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid holidays, and PTO.
• Performance-Based Bonus:Rewarding your dedication and project success.
• Career Development:Ongoing training, mentorship, and clear advancement paths.
• Stable, Respected Employer:Join a century-strong leader in heavy civil construction.

As part of our hiring process, all candidates are subject to a comprehensive background check. Please note that our company maintains a strict policy regarding certain convictions. Applicants with a DUI or felony conviction may not meet eligibility requirements for employment in this position.

Posting Closes:Open until filled
W.W. Clyde and Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• Pay: $34-$38