Skilled Utility Pipelayer

Position: Skilled Utility Pipelayer ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)
SUMMARY

Assessable, connect, and construct water and sewer pipeline systems to the correct depth and grade.

TYPICAL DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Direct operator in trench excavation to grade bottom.

* Level trench bottom and spreads stabilization stone with shovel.

* Guide suspended pipe into trenches, unhooks cables or strap slings, and digs under pipe to allow removal of sling.

* Arrange pump hoses to remove water.

* Partially backfill by shoveling or dumping direct and stone beside the newly laid pipe joint and tamps or compacts backfill as required.

* Install sheeting and shoring as required.

* Install flanged and JM pipe.

* Help build and repair concrete inverts in manholes.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three (3) to six (6) months related experience or training

* Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondences, memos, blueprints, and maps

* Ability to write simple correspondences

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of weight, volume, and distance

* Detailed knowledge of construction and pipe fitting techniques

* Knowledge of sewer systems, storm drains, and water mains