Pipe Layer at Sterling Construction Company, Inc. – El Paso, Texas

• 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 requires pressure tests.
• Works with and monitors fellow workers to insure 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.

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.