Pump Installer - Layne

Pump Installer

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General Summary

The pump installer is responsible for pump repair, installation and troubleshooting of large water pumps at water well locations.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Responsible for pump repair, installation and troubleshooting of water pumps
• Job preparation including assembling parts, supplies and materials
• Training helpers and maintaining a safe working environment
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing company issued equipment
• Responsible for well rehabilitation efforts using chemicals and mechanical means
• Administrative work including reports, driving logs, timesheets

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

• Valid state driver's license and Class A CDL

Work Experience

• Must have 1-3 years previous pump installation and repair experience as Helper or Pump Installer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have working understanding of pumps, motors, wells, electricity, controls, piping, rigging, chemicals and well rehabilitation tools
• Must be extremely safety conscious and understand hazards and dangers associated with the job
• This job travels - must be able to travel overnight for up to 2 weeks at a time. Per diems and lodging provided.
• Must be able to work in inclement outdoor weather conditions, including cold or hot.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain company equipment including pump rig, service truck, welder, generator, hand tools, power tools, grinders, drills, chain wrenches and come-along
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to problem-solve when faced with obstacles
• Ability to promote additional company offered services
• Ability to train new employees

Additional Requirements/Skills

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company's Code of Conduct on a daily basis

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.