Laborers - Pipe Layers

Job Summary:

Platinum Paving and Concrete is looking for Piper Layers to join our construction team. Pipe Layers are responsible for installing underground piping systems including water, sewer, storm drains, and gas lines, ensuring proper alignment, grade, and sealing in compliance with design specifications and safety standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout and installation procedures.
• Excavate and grade trenches using hand tools or equipment.
• Align and position pipes to ensure proper slope and seal.
• Install various types of pipe (e.g., PVC, ductile iron, concrete, steel) for storm drains, water mains, and sewer systems.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using cement, glue, or welding equipment.
• Lay pipe to required depth and alignment based on plans.
• Backfill trenches and compact earth using manual or mechanical methods.
• Operate or assist with heavy equipment as needed (e.g., excavators, trenchers).
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience as a Pipe Layer or similar construction role.
• Ability to read construction drawings and perform layout tasks.
• Familiarity with different pipe materials and installation methods.
• Strong understanding of job site safety practices.
• Physical stamina to perform heavy labor and work in varied outdoor conditions.
• CDL or equipment operator certification is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor construction sites in various weather conditions.
• Physical labor including lifting, digging, and standing for long periods.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends based on project needs.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Constantly
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Occasionally
• Shift work, to include overnight work:Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Occasionally

• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries.

In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

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