Pipelayer Laborer at Vogel Bros. Building Co – Lakeland, Florida

Join our dynamic team as a Pipelayer Laborer and contribute to essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Florida. We are a reputable construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality services and fostering a collaborative work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the construction industry and a chance to grow within a supportive company.

Purpose and Scope

A Pipelayer Laborer is responsible for the quality and completion of all assigned tasks in compliance with Vogel Bros. Building Co. Quality Control and Safety Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Pipelayer operations involve semi-skilled and manual labor tasks. Employee must perform a variety of repetitive duties involving physical activity.

A. Quality Control

1. Comply with job assignments and specific instructions from the Superintendent and/or Foreman.

B. Safety

1. Comply with Vogel Bros. Building Co. Safety Program, jobsite specific safety rules, and directions from Supervisors.

2. Maintain high safety standards by setting a personal example.

3. Maintain and use safety equipment properly.

4. Participate in all scheduled “Safety Meetings.”

C. Schedule

1. Follow direction from the Superintendent and/or Foreman to complete assigned tasks and goals in the expected time period.

2. Provide accurate information to complete time cards.

D. Support Services

1. Inform the Superintendent or Foreman of specific needs for the task.

2. Attend scheduled training sessions to improve quality and productivity.

E. General Duties

1. Dig, spread and level dirt, gravel, concrete and other construction materials.

2. Lift, carry and hold building materials, tools and supplies.

3. Clean tools, equipment, materials and work areas.

4. Remove, sort and clean concrete form systems.

5. Operate and provide general maintenance servicing of power and hand tools, pneumatic tools, machines, automobiles and construction vehicles.

6. Assemble, install and repair underground pipes and fittings, includes locating and marking correct positions of pipes and fittings in underground trenches.

7. Assemble and install valves, pipes and fittings composed of metal, PVC, ductile and concrete.

8. Measure and cut pipes.

9. Test pipes for leakage.

10. Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder and plastic solvent cement.

11. Direct equipment operators with hand signals.

12. Backfill around pipes using hand tools.

13. Provide support to all of the trades as needed.

14. All pipelayer tools required to complete the work must be provided by the pipelayer. These include a hammer, welder’s hammer, ball peen hammer, tape measure, plumb bob, torpedo level, laser, crescent wrench, MJ wrenches, pipe wrench, pliers, screw drivers, chisels, pipe wrap, rubber boots, gloves and any other trade-specific tools.

We value safety, teamwork, and integrity in our workplace. Our company offers competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive environment where your skills can grow. Join us in building vital infrastructure that makes a difference in communities across Florida.

What do we offer? At Vogel Bros., we offer a competitive salary and the following list of benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• State-of-the-art facility
• On-Site Fitness Center
• We believe in having fun! Impromptu celebrations, our strong culture of teamwork and collaboration allows our employees to balance their work and life through a variety of occasions.

Vogel Bros. Building Co. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply to our open career opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials and tools of the appropriate trade.
• Knowledge of qualities and uses of various raw materials, tools and equipment of the specific trade.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the specific trade.
• Knowledge of the use and care of tools, materials and equipment of the trade.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with pipe laying work.
• Ability to use hand tools including hammers, saws, levels, cutting tools, grinders, wrenches, etc. as appropriate to the trade.
• Ability to interface with other personnel.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to identify problems and communicate facts to the Superintendent and Foreman.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage time and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications in order to determine work procedures.
• Ability to set up and work with pipe lasers and transits.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend for full work days.
• Ability to use hands, arms, fingers, and to reach.
• Ability to work from heights.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 85 pounds without assistance.

Behavioral Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Get along with others.
• Show up for work on time.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Refrain from using derogatory language.

Work Environment

• Exposure to heat, cold, rain, and other outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.
• High, precarious locations.
• Walking surfaces may be uneven and affected by weather and construction conditions.