Utility Construction Pipe Layer

American States Utility Services, Inc. provided pay range

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$20.15/hr - $32.24/hr

American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services at military installations across the United States. They serve nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families on installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Requirements to apply:
United States veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

• Observes all Federal, State and Company safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Performs physical construction, including digging ditches or trenches, back filling excavations, compressing and leveling earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes.
• Uses a mechanized pipe saw and differentiates blade types for project‑specific requirements.
• Cuts PVC and DI pipe to required lengths and bevel ends for installation.
• Uses pipe lasers to set grade, reads and uses a grade rod, and sets up and uses a transit to check alignment and grade.
• Connects different pipe types and sizes, with knowledge of gaskets, lubrication, and methods to “home” sewer and water pipes, including primed and glued pipe.
• Positions, aligns, and lays out differing pipe routes by communicating with supervisors/foreman, including verbal, written or following provided construction plan sets.
• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
• Connects water and sewer pipe fittings, including PVC push‑on fittings, ductile iron mechanical joint fittings, and the required proper restraint mechanisms.
• Installs proper bell joint restraint, including bell harnesses and a joint restraint table.
• Performs back filling and compaction to meet backfill requirements, utilizing rammers (jumping jacks) and remotely controlled pneumatic compactors.
• Performs sewer manhole installations, including joint installation and wrap and setting a manhole frame and cover.
• Sets final trench grades by hand digging or using trenching tools.
• Sets trench boxes and performs pipe installations, which may involve the use of mechanical tampering equipment or hand tools.
• Performs taps and drills on existing or new water pipes for service line installation, up to two inches in diameter.
• Performs pipe repairs and replacements.
• Sets braces to support the sides of excavations, including the installation and use of hydraulic shoring.
• Loads, unloads, identifies and distributes utility materials to the appropriate location, according to project plans and specifications.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate hazards.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of verifiable experience as a pipe layer.
• Field experience working in city and urban type areas around existing utilities.
• Ability to work well with others and participate on a crew.
• Ability to train, communicate, and aid others in pipe layering activities.
• Working knowledge of general hand tools, power tools, and compaction equipment, including rammers and walk‑behind or remote operated compactors.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of employment.
• United States citizenship.
• Completion of Federal OSHA or state mandated safety training with annual refresher courses, as required.

• Work in extreme weather conditions.
• Lift and carry loads up to 50 lbs and push or pull up to 75 lbs.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work in areas exposed to noise and chemicals.
• Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, hand & foot controls.

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