Pipe Layer

NOW HIRING PIPE LAYERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM! With over 50 years of delivering complex, high‑impact infrastructure and mission‑critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential. Benefits include: Competitive Pay Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan – 401k, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement Growth and Career Advancement Position Description Cut pipes to required lengths. Uses demo saw and other power tools. May also run power compaction tools. Installs and repairs wet and dry utility pipe including sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems. Helps move pipe into trenches, lays pipe in trench, helps initial backfill. Connects pipe pieces and seal joints, using appropriate tools and materials to secure pipe. Assembles pipe to pass all required pressure tests. Works with and monitors fellow workers to ensure safety and productivity. Performs pre‑task planning tasks. Experience operating equipment within a Pipe Crew environment such as an excavator or loader is preferred but not necessary. Experience operating equipment safely and productively in and around active highway traffic under Maintenance of Traffic conditions and live traffic on a highway construction project is preferred. General housekeeping, light maintenance of equipment, proper care of equipment, operating the equipment without damaging it along with maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis. Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning loads in response to hand or audio signals from other crew members. Position Requirements Required Experience At least 2 years' of experience laying pipe in highway construction is required. Required Skills Strength and Endurance: Pipe Layer positions are physically demanding, and a high level of physical fitness is required. Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability. Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily. Coordination: Balance, depth perception and eye‑hand coordination are critical. Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required. Work Ethic: Dedicated and hard working. We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr