Pipe Layer

Job Summary:

• Lay pipe for storm and sanitation sewers. Drains and water mains for development, large utility installation and road construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate in trench to effectively complete all jobs assigned within designated time limit.
• Prepare daily crew time-card with multiple tasks, machines and employees each itemized separately.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Identify hazards associated with task assignments and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Direct laborers in assisting to complete job.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Performs safety check of job site and equipment.
• Checks quality of pipe to ensure it is without defect.
• Lay out laterals.
• Set up for dig, being aware of possible safety issues.
• Grade for pipe.
• Lay pipe into trench.
• Attach laterals, fittings, valves and curb inlets.
• Insert manholes and/or fire hydrants and clean out all foreign material.