Experienced Pipe Laborers

Experienced Pipe Laborer

Location:

US-PA-Pottstown

Job :

Type:
Regular Full-Time

Category:
Contracting

Division:
Pottstown Division

Pottstown Division, a division of The H&K Group, Inc. is looking for an experienced Pipe Laborer to become a part of our team. Usually performing duties in a utility capacity, the Laborer position entails working on construction projects, often transferring from one task to another whenever required. If you meet the requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

• Acquire tools needed for daily operations
• Measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretch tight line
• Bolt, nail, align, and block up under forms
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Mix concrete
• Smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete
• Position, join, align, and seal pipe sections
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces

• Get tools needed for daily operations
• Set up pipe work for daily function such as setting up a pipe laser
• Operate a Wacker and jumping jack to perform back filling duties
• Use cut saws to make pipe proper length
• Prep pipe for connection before pipe gets lowered
• Shoot grades and check grades using laser or conventional methods
• Perform connection of pipe work
• Check for proper pipe slope
• Prep structures for installation

• One year of relevant heavy highway construction experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experienced in underground utilities such as storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and structures.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job).

• Three years of related experience and/or training.
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications.

• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities include distance, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.