Operations · Field - Texas

Pipe Layer

Join our team at HEI as a skilled Pipe Layer! We're seeking a dedicated professional with experience in installing underground pipelines.

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Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Colorado, Carolinas, and Texas.

As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.

Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!

We are looking for a highly dedicated and experienced Pipe Layer who will play a vital role in preparing and installing underground pipelines.

Responsibilities:

Install sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems
Applicants MUST have experience laying ductile iron/mechanical joint pipe with a Heavy Civil WTP/WWTP General Contractor
Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with the supervisor
Cut pipes to required lengths
Assemble, install, and repair underground pipe fittings and valves of various materials and sizes for storm drains or sanitation sewers, and water mains
Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
Install equipment such as pumps, valves, generators, tanks, motors, shafting, conveyors, and rail systems
Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue
Measure, cut, and leak test pipes
Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
Cover pipes with earth or other materials
Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools
Train others in pipe-laying techniques
Other General Labor and construction-related duties as
Must ensure a solid understanding of, and compliance with the principles of the company’s Employee Handbook.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

OSHA 30 preferred, minimum OSHA 10 preferred.

Education and Experience:

Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: Two years of experience (preferred).

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from freezing temperatures to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces.
• Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur.
• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• Lifting and carrying 10 up to 60 pounds frequently is required.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent.
• Standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching a majority of the time.
• Work may include manual labor up to and including hand digging.
• Some Saturday work is required. Sundays are rarely needed.

Salary: Based on experience

Job Type: Full-time nonexempt

Benefits (available after waiting period):

Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
Six Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
401K with a discretionary match
$10,000 company-paid life insurance
Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance

Department: Operations
Role: Pipelayer
Locations: Field - Texas
Employment type: Full-time
Pay type: Hourly non-exempt, pay based on experience
Time Off Benefit: Paid Time Off (PTO)

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Please review the section below that applies to the role you are applying for:

Office Roles: For office/headquarters-based positions.
Shop & Field Roles: For shop/field-based positions.

Office Roles:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Climate-controlled office environment with varying temperatures
Occasional travel to jobsites with exposure to fluctuating weather conditions

Shop & Field Roles:

Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, ranging from freezing temperatures to heat above 90°F, in both wet and dry conditions
Work may be performed in confined spaces
Exposure to odors, gases, dust, and dirt
Noise levels ranging from moderate to loud
Frequent lifting and carrying of 10-60 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
Frequent overhead reaching and lifting
Majority of time spent standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching
Manual labor, including hand digging as needed
Some Saturday work required; Sundaysare rarely needed

Benefits:

Six paid holidays
Health insurance
401(k) with a discretionary match
$10,000 company-paid life insurance
Voluntary dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance
Exclusive discounts at Boot Barn, Typhoon Texas, savings on airfare, movie tickets, laptops, and more
Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support

How to Apply: Please visit our careers page at https://texascareers.heicivil.com/. The acceptance of applications is ongoing. We only accept online applications. For questions, please contact our Human Resources department at TXhr@heicivil.com.

What Safety means to us! Our unwavering commitment to safety creates the foundation for a rewarding career, where your well-being is our top priority. Experience a company that invests in advanced safety protocols, providing you with the tools and support needed to excel while ensuring your security. At HEI, every employee has the power to halt any job site if safety concerns arise. Join our team and become part of a workplace where your voice matters.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans: HEI Civil provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.

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