Pipe Layer

Pipe Layer

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Pipe Layer to join our construction team. The Pipe Layer will be responsible for assembling, installing, and aligning pipes for storm drains, sanitary sewers, water mains, and other underground utility systems. This role requires strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew in outdoor environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Lay and align pipes for water, sewer, drainage, and other utility systems according to project specifications.

Excavate, grade, and prepare trenches manually or using machinery.

Check slopes, elevations, and pipe grades to ensure proper installation.

Connect and seal joints using appropriate tools, gaskets, or cement.

Install manholes, catch basins, and other related structures.

Operate or work alongside heavy equipment operators during trenching and backfilling.

Follow safety guidelines and use proper protective equipment at all times.

Assist with general labor tasks and support the construction crew as needed.

Inspect pipes and materials for quality and compliance before installation.

Qualifications :

Previous experience as a Pipe Layer or in underground utility installation preferred.

Knowledge of pipe systems, grades, and construction safety practices.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.

Physical stamina to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions.

Ability to work in trenches, confined spaces, and around heavy equipment.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Valid driver's license (CDL may be preferred for some projects).

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role on a construction site. This role requires significant physical exertion, including the ability to navigate active construction areas with uneven terrain, temporary and permanent stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and personnel hoists. Constant standing, walking, and performing repetitive physical tasks are required daily. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance or team lifting techniques. This position requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching (above and below shoulder level). The employee must possess sufficient physical dexterity and balance to work safely at various heights and in confined spaces. Visual acuity (including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus) is essential for tasks such as reading instructions, operating equipment, and ensuring safety. Adequate hearing (with or without assistive devices) is required to understand instructions and warnings in a noisy environment.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this role at a Clark Construction site. The employee will regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to varying and potentially extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow. The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Work regularly occurs at heights and in confined spaces. The employee must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud, requiring the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, and adherence to all Clark Construction's comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Due to the nature of the projects, deadlines, and client's requirements, the role frequently requires working more than 40 hours per week.

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.

Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all - power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we've been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.

With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.

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Equal Opportunity Employer :

Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.

Authorization to Work :

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.