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Skilled Laborer Pipelayer- Civil

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you.  We are a union-based company with a collective bargaining agreement. The union offers medical, dental, vision and pension.  At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV.  We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region.  If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:

The Skilled Laborer Assistant Pipelayer will be responsible for performing construction maintenance tasks like digging trenches, handling materials and preparing pipes for installation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Measuring and configuring pipe routes,

• Gathering material and installation tools,
• Digging trenches using hand and machine trenching tools,
• Locating installed piping systems using magnetic or radio indicators,
• Removing old or broken piping systems,
• Laying pipes into trenches and applying pipe spacers,
• Checking pipe alignment and sealing pipes with cement glue,
• Installing auxiliary lines,
• Sealing exposed pipe joints and fittings,
• Filling and sealing pipe trenches,

• Spreading gravel, asphalt and other materials over surfaces,
• Set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up debris and remove waste materials,
• Installation of erosion and sediment controls (i.e. silt fence, super silt fence, gutter buddies, etc.),
• Loading, unloading, transporting pipes, tools and equipment to the worksite,
• Basic knowledge of the different types of pipes, their installation methods, and plumbing/piping concepts,
• Must wear proper attire at all times including PPE,
• May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required,
• Must have 2 years of experience working in heavy highway construction,
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans,
• Driver’s license preferred with a clean driving record,
• Knowledge of sewer systems, storm drains, and water mains,
• Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general street maintenance and construction work,
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of pouring and finishing concrete,
• OSHA 30 preferred,
• Flagger License desired,
• Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening. 

Working Conditions:

• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions, noisy, near fumes, vapor, dust, oils, loud noises, and potentially hazardous around heavy machinery that is constantly moving,
• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs.,
• Kneel, bend, stretching, twisting, reaching, using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring,
• In addition, you must have the ability to be on stand for an extended period,
• This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces,
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts),
• Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.

*Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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