Utility Pipelayer Laborer

Walbec Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking a Utility Pipe Layer to install, align, and inspect underground utilities including water mains, sewer lines, and storm drains. This role requires lifting up to 75 pounds and working with a construction crew to prepare trenches and lay piping to grade. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license; Class A CDL is strongly desired.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Willingness to work varied hours, in variable weather, and to join a union is common.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Class A CDL strongly desired.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Able to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
• Member of a Local Laborer Union, or willingness to become a union member are required.
• 3-5 years road construction laborer experience is preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience in assembling and installing sanitary sewer pipe and manholes, water main, and storm sewer pipe and manholes.
• Knowledge of confined spaces, OSHA trenching and sloping is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and inspect underground utilities such as water mains, sewer lines and storm drains.
• Prepare trenches, lay pipe to grade, and ensure proper connections.
• Assist with machine/equipment maintenance and job site cleanup as directed by Foreman.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL

Punctuality

Physical strength

Flexible hours

Union status

Construction experience

Pipe installation

Trenching safety

Heavy lifting 75lb

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbecproduces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professionaldesign,engineeringand construction services atits six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management.Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar,Walbecis yourbridge toexpertisein construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

The Utility Pipe Layer is responsible for installing, aligning, and inspecting underground utilities such as water mains, sewer lines, storm drains, and other piping systems. This role involves working as part of a construction crew to prepare trenches, lay pipe to grade, and ensure proper connections that meet safety and project specifications. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. The pipelayer will also assist with keeping machines and equipment maintained, assist in clean-up of job site, and other duties assigned by the Foreman or other management.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

• Class A CDL strongly desired.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

• Must be punctual and dependable.

• Able to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.

• Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.

• Member of a Local Laborer Union, or willingness to become a union member are required. Union membership is not required prior to employment.

• 3-5 years road construction laborer experience is preferred.

• Minimum 6 months experience in assembling and installing sanitary sewer pipe and manholes, water main, and storm sewer pipe and manholes.

• Knowledge of confined spaces, OSHA trenching and sloping is preferred.

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

The Benefits:

• Our union employees enjoy the quality benefits provided by our union partners.Refer to your CBA with the local trade union for eligibility and benefit information.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affimative Action employer, and it is our practice toprovideequal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company tocomply withapplicable federal,stateand local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!