What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Tail Man ( Pipe Crew ) position at Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.?
Job Title: (Tailman)
Craft: Pipe
Reports to: Foreman
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Position Objective/Description:
Performs a variety of manual construction tasks involving roads, highways and heavy construction projects under the direction of a crew foreman.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Assist with, align, position and connect pipes for water, sewer and storm pipe installation;
• Guide equipment operators in trench operation
• Load, unload, or distribute materials, machinery, or tools to and from designated locations
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations and erect scaffolding
• Use picks, shovels, and rakes to level earth or asphalt to grade specifications
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails or bolts
• Tends pumps, compressors, or generators
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials
• Verify installation using lasers and/pr levels and grade rods
• May be called upon to operate a variety of power and hand tools: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, mechanical hoists, surveying, measuring and other equipment
• Maintain clean work area by disposing of trash and debris properly.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Able to operate a variety of tools/equipment such as hand tools and power tools
• Able to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skills
• Able to communicate effectively with jobsite supervisor and co-workers
• General knowledge of road construction processes.
• Demonstrate a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
• Ability to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned worksites
Physical Demands:
• Constant physical effort, including extended standing for at least 8 hour shift
• Intermittent sitting; continuous walking on construction site.
• Climb intermittently
• Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel, push/pull and crouch to perform duties
• Regularly reach above shoulder level
• Able to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 pounds on a regular basis, and sometimes heavier weight.
• Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadiness
• Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach and grasp
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination.
• Good vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Education / Experience:
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2 years recent experience working as Tailman (pipe installation), or equivalent experience
• Active Driver’s license
Work Environment:
Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances found on construction site such as oil, grease, gasoline, concrete and diesel fuel. Periodically exposed to fumes, lubricants, airborne particles and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Notes: This job description is not designed to 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 to meet business needs. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Approved By ________________________________________ ____________________
[Name and Title] [Date]
Acknowledged By _____________________________________ ____________________
[Name of Employee] [Date]
Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
Craft: Pipe
Reports to: Foreman
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Position Objective/Description:
Performs a variety of manual construction tasks involving roads, highways and heavy construction projects under the direction of a crew foreman.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects
• Assist with, align, position and connect pipes for water, sewer and storm pipe installation;
• Guide equipment operators in trench operation
• Load, unload, or distribute materials, machinery, or tools to and from designated locations
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations and erect scaffolding
• Use picks, shovels, and rakes to level earth or asphalt to grade specifications
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails or bolts
• Tends pumps, compressors, or generators
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials
• Verify installation using lasers and/pr levels and grade rods
• May be called upon to operate a variety of power and hand tools: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, mechanical hoists, surveying, measuring and other equipment
• Maintain clean work area by disposing of trash and debris properly.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Able to operate a variety of tools/equipment such as hand tools and power tools
• Able to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skills
• Able to communicate effectively with jobsite supervisor and co-workers
• General knowledge of road construction processes.
• Demonstrate a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
• Ability to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned worksites
Physical Demands:
• Constant physical effort, including extended standing for at least 8 hour shift
• Intermittent sitting; continuous walking on construction site.
• Climb intermittently
• Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel, push/pull and crouch to perform duties
• Regularly reach above shoulder level
• Able to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 pounds on a regular basis, and sometimes heavier weight.
• Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadiness
• Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach and grasp
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination.
• Good vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Education / Experience:
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2 years recent experience working as Tailman (pipe installation), or equivalent experience
• Active Driver’s license
Work Environment:
Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances found on construction site such as oil, grease, gasoline, concrete and diesel fuel. Periodically exposed to fumes, lubricants, airborne particles and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Notes: This job description is not designed to 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 to meet business needs. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Approved By ________________________________________ ____________________
[Name and Title] [Date]
Acknowledged By _____________________________________ ____________________
[Name of Employee] [Date]
Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.