Traveling Pipelayer (Utilities)

Veit & Company, Inc.; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Union affiliation

Job summary

Veit & Company, Inc. is seeking a utilities pipelayer to perform physical labor on construction sites. The role requires reading blueprints, using pipe lasers, and handling surveying equipment while maintaining safety and efficiency on the project site.

Responsibilities include material handling, site cleanup, and assisting other craft workers. Applicants must have OSHA 10, be willing to travel, and pass a pre-employment drug test as part of the union-scaled team.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification and safety awareness.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings (plans/blueprints).
• Ability to read grade stakes and calculate grades.
• Experience setting up and using a pipe laser and eye-level transit.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of strenuous manual tasks at construction sites.
• Follow safety procedures and report incidents to supervisors.
• Load/unload materials and keep the site clean and organized.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and management.

Skills

OSHA 10

Reading blueprints

Strong communication

Mathematical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe laser

Eye-level transit

Surveying equipment

Job description

Job Description

The utilities pipelayer is responsible for providing physical labor at construction project sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

A Day in the Life

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor at construction project sites.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring any concerns to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, Safety Director or management.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Maintain a clean job site at all times. Pick up all material, tools, and small equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Assist in identifying and ensuring that any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
• Review trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available.
• Keep project Foreman, Superintendent, or General Superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings (plans/blueprints).
• Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes. Must be able to calculate grades.
• Experience setting up and utilizing a pipe laser.
• Experience using an eye-level (transit).
• Knowledge and ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work. Ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines at all times.
• Ability to view and understand company's safety training video.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with coworkers, vendors, and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Other

• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Union affiliation or willingness to take the necessary steps to join the union.
• Position requires 8 to 10‑hour work days and occasional weekends, as needed. Must be flexible in regards to work hours.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.

Additional Information

Union scaled position. Hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience. Benefits offered to Union craft work employees include 401(k) and Employee Assistance Program. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY