Pipe Layers

Job Overview

KE&G Construction Inc. is one of southern Arizona’s leading heavy‑civil contractors. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Pipe Layer to join our Safford location as a full‑time employee‑owner. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience with excavation, installation, and backfill of large and small diameter pipe, including sewer, water, storm drain, and manholes.

• Positive attitude and desire to excel while working with fellow employee‑owners.
• Experienced Pipelayers with a minimum of 5 years of experience with excavation, installation and backfill of large and small diameter pipe, including sewer, water, storm drain, and manholes.
• Ability to read plans and specifications a plus!
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Must pass pre‑employment and subsequent random drug screenings.

• Effective communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment with fellow employee‑owners.
• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• All other duties assigned.

• This position operates at professional construction sites, requiring the ability to communicate verbally with others on site, in person and over the telephone; read printed materials, signs and directions; stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions; and ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery, and controls weighing up to 50 pounds and reach with hands and arms.
  
  Climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around or otherwise position one’s self around the required work and safety requirements to navigate and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner.
• Will be required to work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment and other tools within local, state and federal safety guidelines.
• Requires working outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses or other airborne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, dust, and debris.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become a KE&G Employee‑Owner!
• Employee activities including the Excelling Employee Owner Program, Employee Choice Awards, Family Picnic, Boot Bucks, Annual Shareholders Meeting, and other events and activities for the whole family.
• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) plan
• Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
• Paid time off
• Employee‑specific development/training plans – Designed for you, with you.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – choice of HSA & PPO plans
• HSA – weekly company contribution
• PPO Plans – low premium for employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid life insurance with AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness & accident insurance

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.