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Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.
Construction & Architecture
Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains.
Construction & Architecture Industry
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Average
$48,580
ANNUAL
$23.36
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,510
ANNUAL
$18.04
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,060
ANNUAL
$23.11
HOURLY
Expert Level
$60,950
ANNUAL
$29.30
HOURLY
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Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
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01
Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
02
Cut pipes to required lengths.
03
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
04
Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
05
Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.
06
Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
07
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
08
Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
09
Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.
10
Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
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Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
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**Overview**
**Archer Western Construction, a member of The Walsh Group** is currently seeking a **Pipe Layer Foreman** for the **Mountain West Region/Town of Queen Creek-Town Center Infrastructure Project** , in **Gilbert/Queen Creek, AZ** .
The Pipe Layer Foreman will supervise, coordinate, and schedule crew of 3-15 construction employees daily; oversee Pipe Laying operation in assigned area.
Walsh is a rapidly growing, highly diversified construction company, and we constantly seek builders and business people to join our industry-leading team. Walsh employees are "built to succeed" - competitive entrepreneurs with strong character who are energized by working on a team to meet challenges and are willing to take risks after careful planning. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
+ Challenging, complex projects
+ Creative and innovative problem solving environment
+ Supportive, communicative managers who reward your success
+ Opportunities for growth, training, and development
+ Flexibility to build what you want, where you want
**Responsibilities**
_Responsibilities include but are not limited to:_
+ Supervises their crews within their specific area or portion of the project
+ Schedules and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers while communicating and coordinating schedules with other trades
+ Read specifications, such as plans to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
+ Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment
+ Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports
+ Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
+ Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met
+ Must adhere to safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment
+ Train and supervise workers on company policies, safety practices, regulations and procedures
**Qualifications**
+ 5 years Construction Foreman experience preferred
+ 5-8 years of verifiable construction experience required
+ Demonstrated leadership capabilities; experience managing crews and subcontractors preferred
+ Ability to communicate effectively with crew members, project management, subcontractors, and vendors
+ Ability to effectively read and understand work plans
+ Requires ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffold/ladder
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
+ Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly.
+ Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
+ Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods.
+ Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19 related requirements, if any.
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected] .
_An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran_
**Job Locations** _US-AZ-Gilbert_
**Job ID** _2024-11746_
**Category** _Water_
Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America
Job Summary
Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.
Key Responsibilities
1. Effective Math skills - add, subtract, multiply and divide.
2. Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.
3. If unsure about any aspect of the work or issues regarding safe practices ask a supervisor before continuing.
4. Learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work.
5. Learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment.
6. Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
7. Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
8. Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
9. Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.
Minimum Job Requirements
1. NCCER Core Curriculum and /or a High School diploma or equivalent is also preferred.
2. One year experience (level I), two years' experience (level II) and three plus years' experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry is preferred.
3. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
5. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
6. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
8. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs. on an occasional basis
10. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
Safety Level
Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws
Benefits:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting after 60 days of continuous employment
Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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Construction & Architecture
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