Job Title:                             (Pipe Layer)

　　Craft:                                     Pipe

　　Reports to:                         Foreman             

　　Position Objective / Description:

　　Performs a variety of pipe laying construction tasks under the direction of a pipe foreman.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Prepare, align and install underground pipelines including sanitary, storm and water main.

　　Cut pipes to required lengths; connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.

　　Grade and level trench bases; cover pipes with earth or other materials.

　　Assist Pipe Laborers in digging trenches for/around existing utilities

　　Use instruments such as lasers, grade rods and levels

　　Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor involved with laying pipe on heavy/highway construction projects

　　Load, unload, or distribute materials, machinery, or tools to and from designated locations

　　Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth

　　Tends pumps, compressors, or generators

　　May be called upon to operate a variety of power and hand tools: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, mechanical hoists, surveying, measuring and other equipment

　　Maintain clean work area by disposing of trash and debris properly.

　　Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.

　　Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment such as hand tools, power tools and motorized equipment.

　　Ability to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skills

　　Able to communicate effectively with jobsite supervisor and co-workers

　　General knowledge of road construction processes.

　　Demonstrate a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.

　　Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public

　　Ability to work nights and weekends when necessary

　　Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned worksites

　　Physical Demands:

　　Constant physical effort, including extended standing for at least 8 hour shift

　　Intermittent sitting; continuous walking on construction site.

　　Climb intermittently

　　Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to perform duties

　　Regularly reach above shoulder level

　　Regularly push/pull objects

　　Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis, and sometimes heavier weight.

　　Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadiness

　　Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment.

　　Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach and grasp with hands and arms.

　　Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination.

　　Good vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

　　Education / Experience:

　　High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

　　On (1) year experience working as pipe layer or laborer, or equivalent experience

　　Active Driver’s license

　　Work Environment:

　　Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Handles various toxic products such as epoxies, grouts, sealers, paints and cleaners, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

　　Other Duties:

　　Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

　　Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.

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