Pipe Layer - PIPEL001525

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13365112

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction

including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil

and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling,

sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We

also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground

utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main

electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a

variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction

Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners.

A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways,

bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete

paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The incumbent will be responsible for assembling pipe systems for storm

or sanitation sewers, drains and water mains. Ensures ground is prepped

and trenches dug out for pipes. The incumbent will align pipes and seal

joints together with cement or glue. The incumbent will need to operate

in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective

Equipment (PPE) And Process Requirements. Travel May Be Required.

**BENEFITS**

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
  
  

**ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE**

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Install or repair storm or sanitation sewer structures or pipe
  
  

systems

• Configure pipe routes
• Cut pipes to required lengths and align pipes in pipeline sections
• Dig trenches with trenching tools
• Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drain and water mains
• Seal pipe joints
• Inspect places where pipes are fit together to ensure pipes are
  
  

spaced properly and according to specifications

• Grade trenches or culverts using grade rods and transit levels
• Cover pipes with dirt or other material and drill holes for
  
  

auxiliary lines

• Use magnetic or radion indicators
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

**INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES**

• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiating Action
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication
  
  

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**

• High School or Degree or GED required
• 2-3 years of experience in pipe laying experience preferred
  
  

**CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
• Mathematics
• Repairing and troubleshooting
• Manual dexterity
• Extent flexibility
• Finger dexterity
• Near vision
  
  

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described below are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper
  
  

copy

• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks
  
  

in a fast paced environment

• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50
  
  

lbs)

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions

of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure
  
  

to outdoor elements.