Pump Installer - Layne - Granite Construction : Job Details

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General Summary

The Pump Installer is responsible for installation, troubleshooting and repair of submersible and turbine pumps used in water wells.

Essential Job Accountabilities

* Responsible for pump installation, troubleshooting and repair

* Job preparation including assembling parts, supplies and materials

* Trains Pump Technicians and maintains a safe working environment

* Responsible for maintaining and repairing company issued equipment

* Responsible for well rehabilitation efforts using chemicals and mechanical means

* Administrative work including reports, driving logs, timesheets

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

* Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain Class A CDL within 60 days

* Must have 1-3 years previous pump installation and repair experience as Pump Installer or Pump Technician/Assistant

* Experience with turbine and submersible pumps

* Must have working understanding of pumps, motors, wells, electricity, controls, piping, rigging, chemicals and well rehabilitation tools

* Must be extremely safety conscious and understand hazards and dangers associated with the job

* Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain company equipment including pump rig, service truck, welder, generator, hand tools, power tools, grinders, drills, chain wrenches and come-along

* Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions

* Ability to problem-solve when faced with obstacles

* Ability to promote additional company offered services

* Ability to pass drug screen and fit for duty physical

* Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

* Ability and willingness to abide by the Company's Code of Conduct on a daily basis

* This job requires overnight travel up to 1-2 weeks at a time and working in inclement outdoor weather conditions

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 talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LAYNE

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

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