Pipe Layer

Pipe LayersReeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company's founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance.Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesIncluding, but not limited to:Adhere to Reeves Construction Company safety programs to ensure a safe work environmentShovel work around trenchesLifting pipe and operating compaction devicesLocate and avoid underground utilitiesAbility to understand and interpret grade informationRead and interpret grade instruments (example: rules, grade rods, carpenter levels and lasers)Ability to work and operate equipment in a safe and consistent mannerWillingness to work nights and weekendsMust have a basic knowledge of soil types, trenching and shoringMust be able to work independently and carry out detailed instructionsMust provide own transportation to and from workQualifications, Education, and CompetenciesQualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands:Must be able to climb in and out of trenches multiple times per day.Must be able to work in trench for several hours without stopping.Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.Must be able to perform manual duties and lift up to 60 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.Benefits and CompensationCompetitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.*Must be at least 18 years of age**This Organization Participates in E-Verify**Drug-Free WorkplaceColas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please view the EEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:meet the requirements of the role in which you are applyingcomplete any part of the application processaccess or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applyingPlease contact Colas Inc. at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.