Pipelayer Journeyman

Kiewit Corporation; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation seeks a skilled craftssperson to install, align, and test underground piping systems on active construction sites. You will read plans, select connectors, and ensure proper backfill while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work with teams on demanding schedules. Responsibilities include trenching, pipe fitting, and supervising subcontractor work to ensure adherence to plans and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and safety rules.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Excellent communication with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Identify parts and components of piping systems to be installed.
• Align and set pipe on grade using levels and lasers; cut, fit and connect pipe using seal joints, cement, glue or other mechanical fittings.
• Grade and level trench bases using tamping equipment and hand tools.
• Dig trenches to desired depth, install pipe components and backfill with earth or other materials.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Skills

Tools proficiency

Follow instructions

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Layout tools

Job description

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Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of underground piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify parts and components of piping systems to be installed
• Align and set pipe on grade using appropriate levels and lasers. Cut, fit and connect pipe using seal joints, cement, glue or other mechanical fittings.
• Grade and level trench bases using tamping equipment and hand tools
• Dig trenches to desired depth, install pipe components and cover/backfill with earth or other materials
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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