Pipe Layer (Paipero

Job Title

Responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems for storm or sanitation sewers, fire, water mains. Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for pipes. Aligns pipes and seals joints together with cement or gasket joint materials.

Includes the following but not limited to, other duties may be assigned.

• Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
• Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.
• Align and position pipes for new installation or repair.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
• Operate equipment, such as rollers, loaders, excavators, plate compactors and jumping jacks.
• Grade or level trench vases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
• Tap and frill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
• Train others in laying pipe.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum 1-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Exhibit a high level of safety consciousness and a clear understanding of equipment safety.
• Ability to interpret blueprints/plans and construct accordingly.
• Valid Driver license.
• OSHA 30 preferred (but not required).
• Ability to set up & use effectively, site level, grade laser, pipe laser and straight-line level.

Communication

Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction and communicate effectively.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to compute rate, ration, percent.

Reasoning Ability:

• Requires independent judgement and conscious thinking.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work on weekends, public holidays, and at night.
• Ability to travel to wherever the job is needed.
• Ability to work for long hours in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform key duties.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Maintain constant alertness to multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease and dust this is typically…