Traveling Pipelayer (Utilities)

VEIT; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VEIT is seeking a Utilities Pipelayer in Rogers, Minnesota, responsible for performing various tasks at construction sites, including operating tools and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant construction experience, and OSHA certifications. This position involves rigorous physical labor, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exposure to various weather conditions. The role offers union benefits, including a 401k and Employee Assistance Program, with flexible working hours expected.

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months of construction experience or equivalent.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR certifications required.
• Ability to calculate grades and understand math concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor at construction sites.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the job site.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Knowledge of safety procedures

Experience with equipment in construction

Willingness to perform manual work

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe laser

Transit (eye-level)

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.

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. 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

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.

Benefits

This is a union scaled position. The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

• 401k, Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

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