Pipelayer Journeyman

Requisition ID: 189992

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of underground piping systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify parts and components of piping systems to be installed
• Align and set pipe on grade using appropriate levels and lasers. Cut, fit and connect pipe using seal joints, cement, glue or other mechanical fittings.
• Grade and level trench bases using tamping equipment and hand tools
• Dig trenches to desired depth, install pipe components and cover/backfill with earth or other materials
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• May require U.S. Driver License
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit_Craft