Pipelayer

Prince Contracting, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Pipe Layers to join their team in Florida. This hands-on role involves aligning, sealing, and installing pipes for various construction projects, primarily outdoors. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, showcasing their ability to work in diverse weather conditions and manage physical demands. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to vital infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and safety in every task. If you have the stamina and expertise to excel in this field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in pipe laying, especially on roads and bridges.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and operate various construction tools.

Responsibilities

• Align and position pipes for welding or sealing and ensure proper slopes.
• Install and repair sewer structures and pipe systems according to blueprints.

Skills

Pipe alignment and positioning

Welding and sealing

Trenching and grading

Communication with supervisors

Physical stamina and dexterity

Tools

Welding equipment

Trenching tools

Mechanized equipment (e.g., backhoes)

Lasers and grade rods

Job description

• 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
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools
• Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
• Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
• Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels
• Operate mechanized equipment such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, and backhoes
• Train others in pipe-laying, and provide supervision

Job Requirements

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges
• All work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat. Job requires long hours of standing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, squatting and walking.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds individually, and up to 150 pounds with assistance
• Manual dexterity to handle and carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools
• Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time
• Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions
• Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
• The Pipe Layer must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO/DFWP/ “Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets”

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