Pipelayer - Experience in Water, Sewer, and Storm Drainage

SUMMARY

This is NOT an oil and gas line position. This position requires experiences in PVC, HDPE, and ductile iron installation. Also needs high levels of experience in water, sewer, storm drain pipeline and associated structures. Installation of rural and fresh water distribution in an oil field is a main duty.

DUTIES

• Key player on the pipe installation and excavations
• Handling and placing pipe, valves, manholes, etc.
• Function as a spotter for heavy equipment operators
• Installing ductile iron, water, sewer, storm drain pipeline and associated structures
• Installing rural and fresh water distribution in an oil field
• Ongoing cleanup responsibilities
• Fencing skills are a must
• Sets up lasers and grade devices, understands blueprints, grades and elevations
• Familiar with PVC, HDPE and Metal waterlines, sewers and storm piping.
• Familiar with mechanical joint installation such as flanges, megalugs, mechanical couplers etc.
• Uses a chainsaw, axe, or other tool to remove trees and brush from the pipeline right-of-way
• Uses chopsaws, compactors, and other tools related to pipe installation
• Familiar with OSHA trench safety regulations and various types of shoring systems
• Familiar with rigging for pipe, manholes, shoring etc.
• Operates pumps for dewatering
• Cleans and prepares PVC or HDPE pipe for installation. Installing pipe joints
• Transports parts and supplies to the jobsite from a storage site or the nearest town
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Very physical job, must be able to lift 0-125lbs from a variety of levels up to 6ft. vertically
• Experience working outside in the elements and the ability to work overtime and nights if needed
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers and customers
• Able to read and understand company policies and procedures
• Able to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Teamwork skills but able to work on own
• Self motivated
• Problem solving skills
• Able to work under pressure

Standard Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to safety as expressed in JMAC Energy Services corporate value People First, Safety Always
• Valid US issued driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to pass background and drug and alcohol tests
• Availability to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to work safely in all types of weather
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all JMAC Energy Services employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively, in English, to customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work independently and in a group or team environment
• The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.