A Pipe Fitter installs and repairs pipe systems in commercial or industrial and manufacturing structures, such as pipes for heating and cooling systems. Works on pipes that carry gas, sprinkler systems, or pipes that carry steam under pressure.
GLO Resources is currently looking for experienced Laborers/ Pipe Layers. This position will work in one of several locations from the Slidell to Baton Rouge areas depending on the project. Pay is dependent upon experience but will range from $20 to $25. Work is typically Monday-Friday, 7 am-3:30 pm. Overtime is available at times. This is a temp-to-perm position.
Position Summary:
The Pipelayer is responsible for laying and joining concrete, plastic, or cast-iron pipe for drains, sewers, and water mains. This includes rigging pipe for hoisting, setting pipe to grade, and affixing the pipe joint. Also responsible for preparing and grading the trenches either manually or by communicating with onsite equipment operators. This position requires manual labor as well as assisting other trades to the extent necessary with hands-on work.
Key Responsibilities:
Lays out pipe trenches, following layout, blueprints, drawings, and sketches, coordinating layouts with supervisor Grades, levels, and compacts trench bottoms and base materials using shovels, rakes, hand tools, and vibratory and tamping machines Checks slopes and elevations using levels and lasers for conformance with base and sub-base requirements Properly measures and cuts pipes to required lengths using hand tools, electric saws, and gas-powered saws Aligns and positions pipes to prepare them for coupling at joints Connects pipe joints and properly seals joints, using various types of jointing methods Performs other General Labor and construction-related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years' experience in underground pipelaying.
OSHA 10, OSHA
30, or OSHA Basic Plus preferred but not required. The ideal candidate must have 3 or more years of Heavy Civil Construction experience with grading, underground utilities - water and sewer line installation, and site development. Must be able to create a safe working environment. Willing to travel to job sites between Baton Rouge and North Shore.
Physical Requirements:
This position involves regular physical activity, including: Standing for prolonged periods. Frequent bending, kneeling, and crouching. Pushing and pulling heavy objects. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Must pass a physical, drug screen, and background check
Benefits Offered:
Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k Others to be discussed
Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you willing to work within the service area spanning Slidell to Baton Rouge? Do you have OSHA Certifications? TWIC? Etc?
