Pipe Layer
Pay Range: $32 to $36 per hour
WW CLYDE is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to help build projects on the Western Slope in Colorado.
Responsibilities:
- Lay-out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain pipping systems
- Knowledge of piping systems, wastewater systems, storm drain, and other fixtures
- Knowledge of system operation and study of building plans or working drawings
- Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications
- Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and ensure no safety issues exist that would cause structural weakness
- Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers
- Cuts pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine
- Threads pipe using threading machine
- Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine
- Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic
- Joins piping by means of threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints
- Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools
- Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks
-Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Workers must be able to coordinate the movements eyes, hands, and fingers; use hands, arms, and fingers fully
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at heights as required
- Ability to push/pull/lift at least 20 pounds
- Must be at least 18 years of age
WW CLYDE Is An Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer