Pipe Layer

GLO Resources is currently looking for experienced Pipe Layers. This position will work in the Slidell, greater New Orleans area, and the Baton Rouge Area, depending on the project. Pay is dependent upon experience but will range from $20 - $26 per hour. Work is typically Monday - Friday 7 am-3:30 pm. Overtime is available at times.

Position Summary: The Pipelayer is responsible for laying and joining concrete, plastic, or cast-iron pipe for drains, sewers, and water mains. This includes rigging pipe for hoisting, setting pipe to grade, and affixing the pipe joint. Also responsible for preparing and grading the trenches either manually or by communicating with onsite equipment operators. This position requires manual labor as well as assisting other trades to the extent necessary with hands-on work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lays out pipe trenches, following layout, blueprints, drawings, and sketches, coordinating layouts with supervisor
• Grades, levels, and compacts trench bottoms and base materials using shovels, rakes, hand tools, and vibratory and tamping machines
• Checks slopes and elevations using levels and lasers for conformance with base and sub-base requirements
• Properly measures and cuts pipes to required lengths using hand tools, electric saws, and gas-powered saws
• Aligns and positions pipes to prepare them for coupling at joints
• Connects pipe joints and properly seals joints, using various types of jointing methods
• Performs other General Labor and construction-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in underground pipelaying.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or OSHA Basic Plus preferred but not required.
• The ideal candidate must have 3 or more years of Heavy Civil Construction experience with grading, underground utilities - water and sewer line installation, and site development.
• Must be able to create a safe working environment.

Physical Requirements:

This position involves regular physical activity, including:

• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass a physical, drug screen, and background check

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Others to be discussed

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work at projects anywhere from Slidell to Baton Rouge?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26