Pipelayer
$18 - $23.75/hr
... digging. Must have a full range of body movements including use of hands and legs. Must have the ... Safely work in a ditch and trench box. * Prepare pipe, fittings and manholes for installation and ...
Pipelayer
$18 - $23.75/hr
... digging. Must have a full range of body movements including use of hands and legs. Must have the ... Safely work in a ditch and trench box. * Prepare pipe, fittings and manholes for installation and ...
Ditch Digging information
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$11.06 - $12.24
2% of jobs
$12.24 - $13.42
4% of jobs
$13.42 - $14.60
11% of jobs
$15.21 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.60 - $15.78
16% of jobs
The median wage is $16.80 / hr.
$15.78 - $16.96
20% of jobs
$16.96 - $18.14
14% of jobs
$18.95 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.14 - $19.32
13% of jobs
$19.32 - $20.50
8% of jobs
$20.50 - $21.68
5% of jobs
$21.68 - $22.86
4% of jobs
$22.86 - $24.04
3% of jobs
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$18 - $23.75/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 12 days ago
Job description
Experienced Pipelayer Wanted Columbus Ohio. 2 Years Minimum. Experienced laying Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Waterline. Excellent Pay and Benefits. Drug Free Workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer.
John Eramo amp; Sons Inc
Pipe Layer
Job Description
The basic function of the Pipe Layer is to carefully install various types of pipe into the excavation. The Pipe Layer is responsible for a wide range of construction activities. This position reports to the Crew Leader.
Job Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- License/Certification: Valid Driver’s License.
- Experience: Two or more year’s on-the-job experience preparing and installing various pipe systems.
- Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Must have knowledge of the installation process for many types of pipe. Must be detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking. Good verbal communication skills. Able to take orders and follow direction.
- Physical: Must be physically able to lift up to 100lbs and perform considerable stooping, kneeling and digging. Must have a full range of body movements including use of hands and legs. Must have the ability to work on scaffolding.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carefully install various types of pipe, structures and fittings.
- Work with a pipe laser system and target.
- Safely work in a ditch and trench box.
- Prepare pipe, fittings and manholes for installation and backfill.
- Mix concrete/cement by hand.
- Operate hand tools as required by the project.
- Set up and put away job equipment.
- Proper care and use of hand tools.
- Assist in utility testing.
- Assist in the cleaning of tools, equipment and work areas.
- Report any unsafe condition, accident or injury to crew leader.
- Performs any other duties from time to time as may be assigned by the Crew Leader.
Working Conditions
This position requires extensive physical activities working outdoors in all types of weather conditions at residential and commercial construction sites. At times, employee may have to work in constrained areas. Employee may be required to drive company vehicle to project sites located within a 120 mile radius of the company offices. Job requires working with and around heavy duty site excavation and development equipment. Normal work hours Monday through Friday are from 7:30am to 4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch break, (unpaid). Start time may vary due to the needs of the business.