Pipelayer; Utilities

job description

the utilities pipelayer is responsible for providing physical labor at construction project sites. They may operate hand and power tools of all types, including air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.

• clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.
• assist other craft workers.
• ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and bring any concerns to the attention of the project foreman, superintendent, general superintendent, safety director or management.
• load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials, and maintain a clean job site at all times.
• pick up all material, tools, and small equipment and secure the job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• assist in identifying and ensuring that any underground and overhead utilities have been located or exposed prior to excavating.
• review trenching requirements with the superintendent and ensure any required protection is available.
• keep the project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, that may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks or adversely affect company operations.
• other projects or duties as assigned by management.

• high school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• osha 10, first aid/cpr certification, and demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
• experience reading and interpreting construction drawings (plans/blueprints).
• ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and calculate grades.
• experience setting up and utilizing a pipe laser and using an eye-level (transit).
• knowledge and ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work.
• ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines at all times.
• willingness and ability to perform manual work.
• ability to communicate orally and in writing with coworkers, vendors, and other business associates.
• ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• good interpersonal skills and ability to work with mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and be at least 18 years of age.
• union affiliation or willingness to take the necessary steps to join the union.
• position requires 8 to 10‑hour work days and occasional weekends, as needed; must be flexible in work hours and willing to travel as needed.

• manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

• compensation is union scale; the hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
• benefits to union craft workers include 401k and an employee assistance program.

veit is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, including vet/disability. Veit is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Veit will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of a physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, presentation, age, marital status, or any other statutory or statutory-organized protected status.