Pipe Layers Pipe Crew

About Kerr Contractors

Since 1988, Kerr Contractors has been shaping the landscape of the Pacific Northwest as a premier heavy civil contractor. We've earned our reputation as one of the region's most technically advanced earth-moving, road-building, and underground utilities contractors. At Kerr, we don't just move dirt and build roads – we build lasting relationships and communities.

• Lay pipes for storm drains, sewers, and water mains
• Set and keep the right line and grade for the job
• Put together different types of pipe fittings and connections
• Install parts and pieces for water and sewer systems
• Set up, finish, and adjust structures, vaults, and boxes for storm drains, sewers, and water systems
• Experience putting in storm and sewer systems, pipe fittings, and valves
• Know-how to use surveying tools to make sure everything is installed correctly and lines up
• Ability to test systems to find and fix problems
• Comfortable using different safety systems for trenches and holes
• Can read plans and keep things lined up and at the right grade
• Follow safety rules and work well with a team
• Take care of and fix pipe laying tools and machines
• Have a good track record of finishing tough pipe laying jobs

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pipe laying (must have!)
• JOBSITES RANGE within the Portland Metro area (details provided when invited in for interview)
• PAY: $29 - $36
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Mondays-Fridays
• HOURS:
  
  45+ (with overtime pay)
• Year-round work
• JOBSITES RANGE from:
  Portland, OR - Hillsboro, OR - Salem, OR - Clackamas, OR - Tualatin, OR
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physicals
• Submit to background screening
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortability in confined spaces

• Generous Employee Benefits Package
• Employer-paid monthly premiums for employee for medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Employer-paid monthly premiums for dependents included (after 365 days of successful employment)
• Performance Bonuses
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match up to 4%
• FSA Flexible Spending Accounts

As an equal opportunity employer Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.

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