Pipe Layer

Heavy Industrial Pipe Layer

The Pipe Layer is responsible for installing, aligning, and connecting underground piping systems for heavy industrial construction projects, including water, sewer, storm drainage, and process piping systems. This position works closely with equipment operators and other crew members to ensure proper pipe placement, grading, and installation in accordance with project specifications, blueprints, and safety standards..

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install underground piping systems, including water, sewer, storm drainage, and industrial process piping.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine pipe layout, elevations, and installation requirements.
• Prepare trenches and pipe bedding to ensure proper alignment, grade, and support.
• Measure, cut, fit, align, and connect various types and sizes of pipe, including PVC, HDPE, ductile iron, concrete, and steel.
• Assist with excavation, trench preparation, backfilling, and compaction activities.
• Use lasers, levels, and other measuring equipment to establish proper pipe elevations and slopes.
• Install fittings, valves, manholes, catch basins, and other underground utility components.
• Work closely with equipment operators to safely position and install pipe within excavations.
• Inspect installed piping for proper alignment, connections, and compliance with project specifications.
• Assist with pressure testing, leak testing, and inspection of completed piping systems.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and other construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow OSHA regulations, trench safety requirements, and company safety policies.
• A solid understanding of the company's Safety-First philosophy and practice.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Previous experience in underground utility installation, pipe laying, or heavy industrial construction preferred.
• Knowledge of underground piping materials, installation methods, and construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and grade elevations.
• Familiarity with trenching, excavation, shoring, and underground utility safety procedures.
• Ability to use pipe lasers, levels, measuring tools, and construction equipment.
• Experience working around heavy equipment and within active construction sites.
• Ability to understand and follow directions & communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles and loud noises.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

OTHER:

• Travel, overtime, weekend work, holiday work, and varying shifts may be required based on project needs and operational demands.

REQUIRED TOOLS:
Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as: Tape measure, Torpedo level, Pipe wrenches, Channel-lock pliers, Hammer and rubber mallet, Screwdrivers, Spud bar or digging bar, Pry bar, Chalk line and marking paint, String line and line blocks

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.