What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipelayer position at Garrett Excavating?
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- perate heavy equipment machinery to excavate, fill, level and distribute material for installation of underground utilities such as sewer, water, storm sewer lines, gas, or electrical conduit. O
- perators must be able to dig for grade and utilize sloping, shoring, and benching techniques. O
- perate the following machines; excavator, front end loader, scraper, motor grader, roller, bulldozer, skid steer, backhoe, and haul truck. D
- ig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead. M
- aintain sub-grade and assist in setup grade. S
- et up center line and hold line while digging. C
- reate level surfaces, grade slopes to specifications, remove material and fill voids using plans or a surveyor as guidance. I
- nspect equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in proper operating condition. P
- erform general labor duties as needed or required. U
- nderstand utility marking and know how to dig around them, along with operating equipment in close quarters of people, underground utility lines. A
- bility to compute and set grades using laser equipment to maintain desired pipe grade. A
- ble to read drawings, plans and blueprints. F
- amiliar with staking and checking grade. M
- ust know the consistency of material and understand compaction techniques. D
- etail-oriented with the ability to process information quickly and accurately.
- afety Sensitive Position M
- ust be 18 years of age or older. M
- ust have reliable transportation. M
- ust have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload. A
- ble to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in all types of terrain A
- ble to meet all physical requirements such as standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting 50 pounds or more. A
- bility to work around loud noises and can tolerate being exposed to odors, gases, dust, etc. M
- ust be able to work in extreme temperatures, in confined spaces, and in excavated areas.
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. *