Job Summary
Nutter Pipelayers are a vital team member for the preparation and laying of pipe for wet utilities including storm, sanitary, and waterlines. Pipelayers ensure trenches are excavated to grade, shored, and prepared for pipe and utility structure installation. Grading trench foundations, aligning pipe positions and checking pipe slopes and invert elevations are all tasks that pipelayer or crew may regularly complete to make sure site plan requirements are met. The Pipelayer works on a crew comprised of Pipe Foreman, Top Hand, Excavator Operator, and Backfill Operator who all strive to ensure Pipes are installed safely, on budget and does not require re-work.
Responsibilities
· Works as part of Pipe crew team (Pipe Foreman, Top Hand, Excavator Operator, Backfill Operator) to install Water, Sanitary, and Storm pipe systems and all structures related to them.
· Maintains a thorough knowledge of pipe installation equipment including GPS, equipment, lasers, transits, grade rods, and line levels.
· Reviews construction plans and pipe staking with crew Forman and Superintendent to identify materials needed, as well as any conflicts with existing utility lines.
· Uses tools such as shovels, lasers and levels to help guide and Excavator operator, to correctly dig out trenches and lay pipe to exact grade per construction plan.
· Ensure subsoil and pipe bedding has been compacted properly to prevent pipe sagging or bellies.
· Measure, cut and prepare pipe ends and fitting assemblies. Ensure all joints and fitting are inspected, cleaned, aligned and installed to manufacturers specifications.
· Promote a safe work environment, and adhere to company’s safety policies
· Assist with general labor tasks as requested.
Requirements:
· This job is considered Safety Sensitive and must pass a pre-employment drug screen
· 1+ years of previous pipe-laying experience, preferred.
· Proven ability to read plans, calculate grades and set up pipe lasers, preferred
· Have or able to obtain, confined space training, rigging and signaling certificates.
· Ability to quickly install standard manholes and catch basins
· General knowledge and understanding of different shoring types, joints, fittings and structures.
· Must have reliable transportation.
· Must be able to lift 50–100 pounds.
Join Nutter Corporation - Where You're Valued and Thrive!
As the local industry leader in excavation, utility, and underground site work, we have built a reputation for excellence since our inception as a father-son team in 1992. Join our team and be part of our transformative journey in northwest heavy civil contracting. You'll have the chance to work on impactful projects, benefit from our industry leadership, and grow professionally. With a comprehensive range of services, licensed operations in Washington and Oregon, and a collaborative culture, Nutter provides an ideal environment to make a meaningful impact and advance your career.
Nutter Knows Local
If knowledge is power then we have the most powerful tool in the local market. We know about the conditions, local agencies, sites, resources, and availability. We share it across projects and put it to work for our clients. When it comes to earthwork on any project, the greatest risk lies in what you can’t see and don’t know. We know earthwork. We know what’s important on projects from railroads to airports to subdivisions. Work with us once, and we’ll prove it.
Exceeds Expectations
We put into practice our philosophy of delivering a final product that exceeds expectations to our partners in the construction community. We help our clients achieve their projects on time and on budget so that they can get started generating business early, be it building their building, selling their product, shipping goods, or simply enjoying their site. We provide creative solutions to issues that arise in our client’s jobs to help them preserve their capital and obtain a superior project outcome.
Knows Safety
With the lowest industry safety rating around, we help you manage your costs by managing ours. Safety isn’t just a word to us; it’s a commitment. We know that working safer is working smarter. That means better results for you.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
