Pipe Layer in El PSO, Texas at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

As a Pipe Layer, you'll need to have a range of skills and abilities, including but not limited to:

• Signaling equipment operators to ensure safe and proper excavation
• Establishing alignment and grade using a laser
• Aligning and joining pipe sections
• Coordinating all other activities in the excavation
• Digging and moving dirt with a hand shovel to prepare trenches for pipes and utility lines
• Operating equipment such as loaders, excavators, and backhoes as needed (if trained)
• Following all safety rules and encouraging others to do the same
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years' of experience laying pipe in Highway Construction is required.
• Strength and Endurance: Pipe Layer positions are physically demanding, and a high level of physical fitness is required.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and team work 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.
• Transportation to work.
• Work Safely.
• Be able to carry 70 lbs. or more.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Willing to do general laborer work (e.g. Sweep, clean up job site, run errands, use hammer and saw, dig trenches, etc.)
• Flexible availability to include overtime and weekends.

As a member of our team, you'll be part of a hardworking and dedicated group of professionals who strive to deliver excellence in every project we undertake. If you're up for the challenge and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply today!