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Open since Apr 2024
Pipe LayerMidlands Contracting · Kearney
Pipe Layer
KearneyOn-siteFull-time$25+/hr
AI Summary
Lays push joint water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer pipe to grade using a laser, performs bedding and pipe testing, and completes related concrete and manual site tasks. Requires travel to out-of-town projects.
About this role
We are currently seeking a skilled Pipe Layer to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.
Job Details
- $25 per hour and up depending on experience
- 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)
- Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)
- Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town
- Paid travel time
- Hotel paid by company
- Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town
- Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)
Requirements
- 3+ years previous experience as a pipe layer completing the tasks below.
- Previous experience and ability to lay push joint pipe including water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer.
- Previous experience and familiarity with laying different types of push joint pipe including concrete, PVC, clay, and ductile iron.
- Previous experience and ability to lay pipe to grade using a laser.
- Previous experience and ability to lay pipe with bedding.
- Previous experience and familiarity with various types of testing of pipe including hydrostatic and air testing.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day.
- Complete other tasks associated with projects which may include running compaction equipment, building concrete structures (setting forms, pouring concrete and tie rebar) and other manual labor.
- Operate heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.
- Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment (post offer) drug screen.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members.
- Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members.
- 401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match).
- Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan.
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance.
Skills
Air TestingClay PipeCompaction EquipmentConcrete FormingConcrete PipeDuctile Iron PipeHeavy Equipment OperationHydrostatic TestingLaser GradePipe BeddingPush Joint PipePVC PipeRebar TyingSanitary SewerStorm SewerWater Main
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