Shirley Contracting

Pipelayer

Richmond, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Pipelayer at Shirley Contracting. Skills: Pipe installation, Trenching, Safety compliance. Install and repair waterline. Install and repair sanitary sewer”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Work in outdoor environments in all seasons, Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment, Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening, Work in confined and enclosed spaces, Overtime, nights and weekends may be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 1 year experience on a utility crew, Working knowledge of shoring and excavation, Ability to read cut/grade sheets, Work in outdoor environments in all seasons, Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and able to communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians, Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening, Applicants must be 18 years of age, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis

What You'll Do.

Install and repair waterline

Install and repair sanitary sewer

Install and repair storm sewer

Align and position pipes for joining

Connect pipe pieces and seal joints

Install and use instruments

Check slopes for conformance

Assist with covering pipes with earth

Cut pipes to required lengths

Dig trenches to desired depths

Grade and level trench bases

Work in confined and enclosed spaces

Train others in pipe-laying

Provide supervision for pipe-laying

Ensure health and safety culture

Meet company policies and requirements

Establish positive working relationship with customers

Establish positive working relationship with co-workers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians; Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers

Communication Scope

Communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians

Full Job Description

_Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.****_ **Qualifications:** * Minimum of 1 year experience on a utility crew * Working knowledge of shoring and excavation * Ability to read cut/grade sheets * Work in outdoor environments in all seasons * Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and able to communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians * Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening **Responsibilities:** * Installation and repair of waterline, sanitary sewer and storm sewer * Ability to align and position pipes to prepare them for joining. * Ability to connect pipe pieces and seal joints * Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels * Ability to check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers * Assist with the covering of pipes with earth or other materials. * Cut pipes to required lengths * Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools * Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools * Work in confined and enclosed spaces * Willing to train others in pipe-laying and provide supervision. * Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met * Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers **Job Type:** Full-Time, Year-Round **Location:** Various Jobsites **Working Hours:** Typical start time varies between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required. **Benefits:** Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays. Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer: Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and af

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