Laborer / Pipelayer

Laborer / Pipe Layer

Classification Nonexempt.

Summary/Objective 
Laborer/ Pipe Layer’s primary function involves manual labor working outside with your hands on a pipe crew for the installation of many different types of pipe.  Must work productively and safely, consistently meet the production goals as set by the Foreman, Superintendent or Project Manager.

 Job Description

Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek and overtime.

Essential Functions

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries, wear all site specific mandated protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots and safety glasses.

• Manually maneuver pipe.

• Shovel rock, dirt, or sand.

• Swing a sledgehammer.

• Lay pipe.

• Figure grades.

• Climb in and out of excavations by ladder or earthen ramp.

• Manually carry materials including bags of concrete, lumber, plastic pipe, grates, castings, etc.

• Responsible for the care and storage of all tools they use and clean up.

• Ability to lift objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

• Must have transportation to and from various jobsite.

• Ability to operate equipment and tools properly and safely.

• Must meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

• Exercises their right, responsibility and obligation to stop work when knowledgeable of job hazards.

• Lift a minimum weight of 100 pounds.

• Work outside in the elements.

• Able to respond quickly and willing to assist with any job duties asked by Foreman

• Be able to work well in a group setting as well as individually at times.

• Self-sufficient

• Able to follow instruction.

• Adhere to all traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operation

• Ability to read, understands, follow, and enforce safety procedures and prepare written reports and forms.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision

• Adhere to OSHA safety requirements.  Wear mandated protective equipment and clothing.

• Complete and pass all training requirements and attend all safety training programs as required.

• Exercise the right, responsibility, and obligation to stop work when knowledgeable of job hazards.

• Ability to work safely in a wide variety of climatic conditions and job site environments commonly found at Moretrench job sites.

• Complete and pass annual phosphate training and attend all safety training programs related to job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Moretrench and the clients for whom we work. Following the safety policies of Moretrench Industrial, Inc. is a condition of employment and is everyone’s responsibility

• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Work in a TEAM environment – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings

• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Attend and participate in weekly "Tool-box" safety meetings.

• Must have safety steel-toe, or composite material, work boot (other safety requirements provided by employer upon hire) and normal wear and tear; however are employees responsibility if misplaced or misused).

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

• Must be able to communicate in English.

 Competencies

Technical Capacity.

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather.

• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

• Time Management.

• Thoroughness.

• Customer/Client Focus

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervision responsibilities.  

 Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.

• The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Strength:                                 

Standing 70%              Walking 20%        Sitting 10%

Lifting - 50 LB               Carrying – 50 LB

Preferred Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Project Specific)

• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment

• Valid Drivers License

• Valid CDL License.

• Detailed Back-Ground Check

• Job may require out of town and even overnight travel.

  We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Every effort is made to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, salary administration, promotion, and transfer are based solely on job requirements, job performance, and job-related criteria. In addition, our personnel policies and practices - including those relating to compensation, benefits, transfer, retention, termination, training, self-development opportunities, as well as social and recreational programs - are administered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other basis prohibited by law.

 Employment-At-Will

 All employees are employees-at-will.  This means that both you and Moretrench have the unrestricted right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason as long as no applicable Federal or State laws are violated, with or without cause.  No employee or agent of Moretrench is authorized to modify this policy or enter into any agreement contrary to this policy.

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.