Water & Sewer Pipeline Installer

mgccontractors; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC Contractors, Inc. is seeking Pipe Layers to join our Texas Division in the Alamogordo, New Mexico area. This full-time role focuses on installing water and sewer lines and preparing grades to ensure proper flow on active sites.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of underground water line experience; 3+ years' experience is preferred. Outdoor work in all weather with safety in mind is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience laying underground water lines, sanitary or storm sewers required.
• Three (3) plus years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical joint water line, and bolt together water line, install air release valves and inline valves.
• Grade for flow of sewer line pipe.
• Lay ductile water line and PVC sewer pipe. Set line and grade for water line/sewer, line prep grade for water lines/sewer lines.
• Plans pipe, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Aligns and positions pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Checks slopes for conformance to requirements and specifications.
• Calculating and adjusting grade using a level an a laser.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related material according to job specifications.
• Measures and marks pipes to required length for cutting and threading.
• Cuts, threads, hammers, and welds pipe to specifications using saws, pipe threaders, and benders.
• Connects pipe pieces and seals joints.
• Locates existing pipes needing repair or replacement through potholing and/or excavation.
• Taps and drills holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary line or devices.
• Secures pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Grouting and clearing manholes.
• Inspects, examines, and tests installed systems and pipe lines using pressure hydrostatic testing, observation, or other testing methods.

Skills

Pipe laying

Underground water lines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe threading

Welding tools

Job description

MGC Contractors, Inc. is seeking Pipe Layers to join our Texas Division in the Alamogordo, New Mexico area. This full-time role focuses on installing water and sewer lines and preparing grades to ensure proper flow on active sites.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of underground water line experience; 3+ years' experience is preferred. Outdoor work in all weather with safety in mind is required.