Pipelayer

Pipelayer at Calista Brice LLC

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. This evergreen position accepts applications year-round and reviews them on a rolling basis.

Brice Construction & Design Inc. (Brice) is a proud subsidiary of the Calista Corporation, the second largest Alaska Native Corporation with 37,300 shareholders and over $950 million in annual revenues. Brice is an SBA 8(a) participant offering significant advantages to government contracting agencies and leverages sister and parent company resources to deliver large or small projects. Brice provides construction services in every phase of the construction cycle and has experience self-performing to streamline projects and reduce costs.

As the Pipelayer, you are a skilled tradesman responsible for grading trenches, assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems for High Density Polyurethane (HDPE) pipes, storm pipes, sanitation sewers, and water mains. You will ensure the ground is prepped and trenches are dug out for pipe placement and may also grade and level culverts, position pipe, and seal joints.

• You will grade trenches to install pipe.
• You will rig slings for installing pipe.
• You will hook the pipe to sling to lift it into trench.
• You will assist in positioning pipe in the trench.
• You will assist in setting offsets and batter boards.
• You will backfill and tamp the trench.
• You will gather material and installation tools.
• You will seal exposed pipe joints and fittings.
• You will set up and use pipe laser.
• You will work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• You will perform other duties as directed.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Knowledge of OSHA Construction Industry Safety Regulations.
• Ability to work proficiency with hand and power tools needed for pipe laying.
• Ability to safely utilize tools and equipment in the performance of duties.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Ability to actively listen and follow instructions.
• Ability to work productively under pressure and pay attention to details of the specific project.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends and holidays as necessary for project scope and meeting deadlines.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one (1) year related experience and/or training with buried and exposed PVC, C-900 PVC, SDR-26 PVC, reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), and reinforced concrete box (RCB) piping; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum one (1) year of construction and pipe fitting technique knowledge.
• Previous experience with machine-operated trenching tools.
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings.

• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy preferred.

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee…