Pipe Layer Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Pipe Layer B&D Contracting, Inc. Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $18 – $23 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Mid-level Construction 2 years Ductwork Full Job Description We are seeking skilled pipelayers to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing and repairing underground pipelines for various utility services.

Responsibilities:

Installs sub-surface systems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, water mains, and ductwork for utilities efficiently and accurately. Lay out pipe trenches, following layout, blueprints, drawings, and sketches, coordinating layouts with supervisor. Grade, level, and compact trench bottoms and base materials using shovels, rakes, hand tools, and vibratory and tamping machines. Check slope and elevation using levels and lasers for conformance with base and sub-base requirements. Properly measure and cut pipes to required lengths using hand tools, electric saws, and gas-powered saws. Properly secures and rigs pipe materials, fittings, other utility structures, and items for hoisting and lifting. Align and position pipes to prepare them for coupling at joints. Connect pipe joints and properly seal joints using various types of jointing methods. Drills and taps holes into pipes to connect auxilliary lines and devices. Install and assemble pipe assemblies, valves, backflow preventers, meters, and other pipe fittings. Backfill and cover pipes with earth and other backfill materials. Perform other general labor and construction related duties as assigned and needed.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years experience in underground pipelaying. 2-4 years experience in road construction preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 58 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person