Site Work Specialists Pipelayer

Site Work Specialists; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA Plan

Paid Weekly via Direct Deposit

Paid Time Off

401K and Profit-sharing

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

AFLAC Insurance Options

Safety Bucks Program

Employee Referral Program

Development Opportunities

Job summary

Site Work Specialists in Rapid City, SD is seeking a pipelayer to grade, install PVC and concrete pipe, backfill, and operate a roller, skid loader, and other equipment. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and precise grade work on northern plains projects.

Prerequisites include 6 months of experience (or training program), ability to obtain state/city pipelayer licensure after 2 years, and willingness to travel with overtime. Benefits and full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of exp, will consider training program
• After 2 years, must obtain state/city pipelayer license within 6 months
• General knowledge of pipefittings and installation
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
• Need personal transportation to/from job sites
• Must bring PPE and tools to site
• Attend safety meetings and maintain safe practices
• Wear PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, hi-viz)
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks
• Pay attention to job details for a quality result
• Identify job hazards and communicate
• Safely operate all equipment/tools only when trained
• Keep tools clean and in order
• Promote safety and housekeeping on sites
• Positive attitude toward company, teammates, customers
• Work unsupervised and complete tasks as directed
• Willingness to travel out-of-town
• Overtime including some weekends
• Maintain personal hygiene and dress appropriately

Responsibilities

• Completes daily walk around checks on equipment
• Daily servicing of equipment (lube hydraulics)
• Grease assigned machine daily
• Reading grade stakes and checking grade
• Keep cab and floors free of trash
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor; even below skill level
• Be dependable to team and work as a team

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

PPE usage

Reading grade stakes

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Tools

Leather Work Boots

Pipe Cutter 2

Utility Knife

Hand Broom

2lb Sledge Hammer

Hand Saw

Tape 25'

String Line

Grease Gun

Socket Set 1/2"

Claw Hammer

Open Wrenches 1/4-1 1/4"

Job description

At Site Work Specialists, a pipelayer shoots grades, figures elevation, set-up pipe laser, installs PVC and concrete pipe. The pipe layer also backfills and operates a roller, skid loader, jumping jack, and shovel. The position’s skill set is continuously increasing by working with an exceptional team that prides itself on doing some of the finest and most challenging projects in the northern plains region.

Pay: $22 - $28 per hour

• Depends on experience
• Hourly pay/overtime eligible
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• Paid Time Off
• Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance - Standard or HSA Plan
• Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options for Employee and Family
• 401K and Profit-sharing Bonus
• AFLAC Insurance Options
• Yearly Safety Bucks Incentive Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Nationwide Employee Discount Program
• Apprenticeship and Development Opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Completes daily walk around checks on equipment
• Daily servicing of equipment (lube hydraulics, etc.)
• Grease assigned machine daily
• Checking and figuring grade and reading grade stakes
• Keeping cab and floors of equipment free of trash
• Other tasks outside of equipment operation as directed by supervisor; even it is below your skill level
• Be dependable to your team: You work as a team and progress as a team

Education Requirements:

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience (will consider less than 6 months if the candidate has completed a recognized training program)
• After 2 years of experience, must get state and city pipelayer license within 6 months
• General knowledge of pipefittings and installation procedures
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random employee pool drug/alcohol testing
• Must have personal transportation to and from job sites, including out-of-town work
• Must arrive on time to job site fit for duty for required shift and have personal protective equipment (PPE) and necessary tools with you.
• Attend all safety meetings and maintain safe job site practices following company policy
• Wear and maintain PPE as directed by supervisor and safety team, including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, and high visibility vests
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks, duties, and responsibilities
• Pay attention to job details to provide an acceptable uniform product
• Identify and communicate any job site hazards
• Safely and correctly operate all equipment and manual/power tools. Do not operate any equipment or tools that you have not been trained to use properly
• Keep all tools in good, clean, and operating order
• Demonstrate and promote safety and proper housekeeping on all job sites and shop
• Display a positive attitude towards the company, fellow employees, and customers
• Be responsible for working unsupervised and complete work as directed
• Willingness to travel out-of-town
• Work overtime as required, including some weekends
• Maintain acceptable personal hygiene
• Dress appropriately for working conditions

Required Tools:

Must have required tools listed below within 30 days of hire and bring them with you to the job site as needed:

Leather Work Boots

Pipe Cutter (2”)

Utility Knife

Hand Broom

2lb Sledge Hammer

Hand Saw

25’ Tape (tenths and inches)

String Line

Grease Gun

½ Drive Socket Set (up to 1 ¼”)

Claw Hammer

Standard Open Wrenches (up to 1 ¼”)

Physical Requirements

• Able to physically lift heavy materials (up to 75 pounds) frequently throughout the work shift
• Ability to safely climb up and down ladders
• Ability to work alone once instructions have been given
• Able to complete a full day's assignments involving one or more of the following: Standing, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment and any other safety-related equipment
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow, depending on the job location
• Able to work a minimum of 8 hours a day, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required

About Our Company

Founded over 25 years ago in Rapid City, SD, Site Work Specialists is an excavation, utility & site construction contractor serving South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and North Dakota.We specialize in residential and commercial development, building site development, waterlines, excavation, utilities, mass grading, and demolition.

Whether you are new to the construction industry or have previous construction experience, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career. Site Work Specialists is willing to train you for a challenging and rewarding career. We are looking for safety-conscious, hard-working, and dedicated individuals that take pride in their work to join our exceptional team.

Disclaimer

This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

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