What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipelayer position at Knife River Corporation - Mountain West?
Great Pay! Great Benefits! Strong Teams! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our teams are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to providing the training, tools and support to do great work and go home safely at the end of each day. Join a team that looks out for one another and supports career growth from day one. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
- Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
- Cut pipes to required lengths.
- Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools
- Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
- Install and repair water, stormwater & sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
- Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
- Job requires steady to intermittent physical activity including standing, stooping kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, shoveling, and raking
- Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be willing to work flexible shifts
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license but a CDL is a bonus
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Pipe Layer Position.
How To Apply:
You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.com If unable to apply online, mail completed application to: 5450 W. Gowen Road Boise, ID 83709Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
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