Pipe Layer

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Position Description

Job Summary: A Pipe Layer is responsible for laying and joining concrete, plastic, or cast-iron pipe for drains, sewers, and water mains. This includes rigging pipe for hoisting, setting pipe to grade and affixing the pipe joint. Prepare and grade the trenches either manually or by communicating with onsite equipment operators. The Pipe Layer position requires manual labor as well as assisting other crew members as necessary with hands‑on work.

Position Requirements

Essential Functions, skills and abilities:

• Work cooperatively with the crew to accomplish tasks.
• Lay and join pipe for drains, sewer and water lines – rigging pipe, setting pipe and affixing pipe to joints.
• Maintain tools and equipment so that they are kept in good working order and are safe for use.
• Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills.
• Operate construction equipment as required.
• Consistently monitor and maintain compliance with all safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment to include equipment operated.
• Perform a variety of general labor tasks as required for the job.
• Other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

• Must travel from site to site.
• Exposure to Dust
• Work in inclement weather conditions.

Physical Condition:

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities such as: heavy lifting and climbing, operating motorized equipment and vehicles, work in confined spaces, work at heights, work around heavy construction equipment.
• Maintain effective audio/visual judgement and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

It is PALMETTO CORP’s policy to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job training.

All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All current employees are encouraged to refer minority and women recruits for employment whenever hiring opportunities are available.