Pipe Layer Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Originally founded as a small construction company in 1949, Nabholz is now a team of more than 1,200 industry leading professionals working together to serve our clients, communities, and each other. Over the last 75+ years, we've grown into a national multi-service contractor offering a full range of construction, industrial, civil, and environmental services. 

We are proud to offer you:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Care
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident Recovery
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program with Incentives

Summary: 

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Pipe Layer is responsible for preparing and installing underground pipelines.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Install sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisor.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Assist in aligning pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
• Grade and level trench bases, using tampering machines and hand tools.
• Train others in pipe-laying techniques.
• Other General Labor and construction related duties as required and/or described below.
• Clear the construction area and prepare it for the commencement of construction work.
• Ensure that the construction site is safe for work by clearing hazardous chemicals and objects.
• Safely pack and store work materials as directed by the site supervisor.
• Responsible for mixing and pumping concrete, sand and grout.
• Responsible for erecting and dismantling scaffolds and barricades.
• Perform drilling and blasting duties and smooth rough surfaces.
• May be required to read and interpret construction plans and designs
• Assist in the purchase, loading, and unloading of construction materials.
• Assist in the purchase of minor construction materials like tap, binding wires, and twine.
• Handle construction machines such as forklifts.
• Repair and maintain construction tools and equipment.
• Clear debris and tree stumps.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in concrete and masonry construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for concrete.
• Shovel concrete into construction area.
• Fine grade fill to grades given by foreman.
• Assist in set forms and wall panel forms.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.  Bring problems to the attention of the Crew Supervisor, Job Foreman, Safety Director and Human Resource Manager.
• This job is safety sensitive for medical marijuana purposes.
• This position requires driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company or a company vehicle; therefore, the applicant must successfully complete a motor vehicle records check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, and immediately self-report convictions/violations/tickets to the DOT Compliance Specialist as per Company Policy. Any negative change in the status of the employee's driving record may result in the revocation of the employee's privilege to drive for the company.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Education/Skill Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• 3-5 years' experience in underground pipe laying.
• Knowledge of pipe laying techniques.
• This position requires strong organizational skills and business unit growth skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously sit, stand, or walk.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in heat or cold, work outside, and work in high elevations.

Work environment:

• Job site, job trailer, or field office.
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and concrete/asphalt.
• The noise level is generally loud.

 AA/EOE. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled People Encouraged to Apply

Nabholz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment at Nabholz is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Nabholz is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify employer. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.