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Pipe Layers Independence Excavating

DiGeronimo Companies, Columbus, OH, United States


Pipe Layer

Independence Excavating is looking to add Pipe Layers to our team! The Pipe Layer is responsible for laying pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. In addition to laying pipe, the pipe layer also works with laborers to dig trenches for/around existing utilities.

Our pipe layers will also perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.

A typical day looks like

Working in a team structured fast paced environment

Understanding and abiding to job specific safety requirements

Setting up CAZ zones (fencing)

Checking grade and working around heavy equipment.

Working in trench boxes and confined spaces

Pouring concrete and using a concrete vibrator

Coordinating/ working hand in hand with other trades

Do you have what it takes?

Minimum 2-year experience working on a utility pipe crew

Must have physical ability to stand strenuous and dangerous work environment

Must be comfortable working in 15ft to 20ft trenches and other confined spaces

Possess physical strength to dig and perform general labor with laborer crews, including digging by hand

Able to communicate effectively with others and work cooperatively in teams (including resolving basic conflicts with or without the assistance of management)

Handle emergency situations, work pressure and stress

Able to solve basic, common-sense problems

Able to work with general supervision and use some experience/judgment

Must have a flexible schedule (work irregular or odd hours in outdoor work sites, depending upon project needs or weather), including nights and weekends

Current Union Member in good status with the Laborers' International Union of North America, or a willingness to become a member

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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