Underground Sewer and Water Pipelayer - Bismarck

Earthwork Services, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

USAble Supplemental Insurances

Retirement plan with company match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Earthwork Services, Inc. is seeking a Water/Sewer Apprentice to assist with pipe installation, trenching, and sewer system construction in our field operations. You will lay out routes, connect pipe segments, and prepare sites under supervision, often working long days.

A valid driver's license is required; a Water/Sewer apprentice license is preferred, and OSHA underground/excavation training is a plus. The company provides health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, and life

Qualifications

• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Water/Sewer license preferred, however not required.
• OSHA underground/excavation training preferred, however not required.
• Willingness to understand and follow safety standards.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Must maintain flexibility in the schedule during the busy season.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all job related paperwork
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, cement or glue
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials
• Cut pipes to required lengths
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths by hand or using trenching tools
• Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
• Install and repair sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
• Any other miscellaneous task/duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

Water/Sewer license

OSHA training

Safety awareness

Follow directions

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

• Responsible for all job related paperwork
• The ability to work long days (12 hours).
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, cement or glue
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials
• Cut pipes to required lengths
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths by hand or using trenching tools
• Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
• Install and repair sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
• Any other miscellaneous task/duties as assigned

Position Details

• Responsible for all job related paperwork
• The ability to work long days (12 hours).
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, cement or glue
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials
• Cut pipes to required lengths
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths by hand or using trenching tools
• Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
• Install and repair sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
• Any other miscellaneous task/duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Valid driver's license
• Water Sewer Apprentice license preferred, however not required
• OSHA underground and excavation training preferred, however not required
• Willingness to understand and accept safety standards
• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Willingness to work hard and be reliable
• Must maintain flexibility in the schedule during the busy season

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• USAble Supplemental Insurances (Cancer, Short-term Disability, Accident and Life Insurance)
• Retirement plan with company match up to 3.5%
• Employer Paid Life Insurance