Underground Pipelayer - Sparks, NV

Sundt Enterprise; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $120/day

Job summary

Sundt Enterprise in Sparks, NV is seeking assistants for an underground utility project. Must have 2+ years in pipelaying, sewer, or water lines; heavy civil or pipeline experience preferred. Pay is $38/hr with a $120/day per diem for qualified candidates over 90 miles; schedule is 50 hours per week and the project lasts about 1 year.

Associate skilled craft workers, follow directions, and learn safety practices under supervision. Pre-employment drug test required and overtime availability noted.

Qualifications

• NCCER Core Curriculum or high school diploma preferred.
• 1 year experience (level I), 2 years (level II), 3+ years in industrial/construction preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic arithmetic for field tasks.
• Eliminate waste in processes and materials.
• Ask a supervisor before proceeding if unsure.
• Learn safety hazards and follow safety protocols.
• Safely operate and use job-related tools and equipment.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and learn from others.
• Maintain positive relationships within the crew.
• Deliver high-quality, safe, productive work.
• Provide feedback to ensure materials and tools are available.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

NCCER Core Curriculum

High School diploma

Job description

Must have at least 2 years’ underground utility such as pipelayer, sewer system, storm drain, water line; excavation and shoring experience a plus; heavy civil or pipeline experience preferred; must pass pre-employment drug test and must be available for overtime as needed; Pay is $38/hr. depending on experience; $120/Day per diem to qualified candidates over 90 miles; work schedule is 50 hours per week, and anticipated project duration is approximately 1 year.

Job Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Effective Math skills - add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• 2. Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.
• 3. If unsure about any aspect of the work or issues regarding safe practices ask a supervisor before continuing.
• 4. Learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work.
• 5. Learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment.
• 6. Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
• 7. Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
• 8. Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
• 9. Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1. NCCER Core Curriculum and /or a High School diploma or equivalent is also preferred.
• 2. One year experience (level I), two years' experience (level II) and three plus years' experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry is preferred.
• 3. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• 2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• 3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• 4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
• 5. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
• 6. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• 7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 8. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• 9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs. on an occasional basis
• 10. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.