Pipe Layer

Team Member Expectations

Pipe Layer

Team member is responsible for the proper installation of underground utilities

Mission Statement:

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.

Values:

As Sanford Contractors team members we are:

* Guided by the Golden Rule

* Accountable

* Relationship focused

* Prepared

* Driven

Core Competencies:

* Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English

* Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards

* Attention to detail and accuracy

* Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

* Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors.

* Operate mechanized equipment such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, and backhoes.

* Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools.

* Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.

* Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.

* Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems. Be a mentor to laborers by teaching them proper techniques of pipe installation

* Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times

* Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind

* Lead by example

* Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present

* Arrive at work prior to designated work start time

* Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting

* Ensure that pipe is installed properly to avoid leaks and on the correct grade

* Install and remove safety devices required for work operations

* Assist in unloading delivered construction materials

* Assist in locating existing utilities to avoid damage

* Keep track of tools during work hours

* Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities

* Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:

* OSHA Training

* Trenching and Excavation Competent Person

* Rigger

* Flagger

* First Aid and CPR

* Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer