Experienced Pipe Layer

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The Anderson Company, LLC, a site development company for over 27 years is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to join our pipe crews. This position requires a person with good work habits and the ability to stand for long hours during the work day. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that commuting to our jobsites is part of the role. We operate in the DC metro area.

The Anderson Company is seeking a skilled Pipelayer to join our construction team. The Pipelayer is responsible for installing underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems. This role involves trench work, pipe installation, grading, and assisting equipment operators to ensure utilities are installed safely and according to project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Grade trenches or culverts by hand or with equipment.
• Provide hand signals to equipment operators during excavation and pipe placement.
• Position pipe and properly seal pipe joints.
• Check slopes and grades using lasers, builder’s levels, and transit levels.
• Cut pipe to required lengths using chop saws, handsaws, or other tools.
• Install and repair sanitary sewer and stormwater structures.
• Properly use and inspect rigging equipment.
• Grout pipes and ensure proper pipe stabilization.
• Raise boxes and manholes to finished grade.
• Install piping for water, storm, sewer, and conduit systems.
• Install and operate pipe lasers, grade rods, and transit levels.
• Dig trenches using hand tools or trenching equipment as needed.
• Locate existing underground utilities using shovels and other hand tools.
• Tap holes in manholes or pipes for service connections when required.
• Tighten mechanical joint fittings to specified tension.
• Mix and pour concrete for thrust blocks.
• Install compression fittings for water services.
• Install meter boxes and fire hydrants.
• Glue fittings using appropriate sealants.
• Follow all excavation safety guidelines and jobsite procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the job foreman or supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in pipelaying or a related construction field.
• Experience working with underground utility installation (water, sewer, storm).
• Ability to operate or assist with heavy equipment such as loaders and backhoes.
• Knowledge of concrete forming and finishing techniques preferred.
• Ability to safely dig trenches and perform related construction tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands to handle tools and materials.
• Good vision, including the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The Anderson Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Anderson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• have you done sewer, storm, or just conduit?

Work Location: In person