Job Location : all cities,VA, USA
**Job Title: Pipe Layer for Storm Drain, Water, and Sewer Mains**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Pipe Layer to join our team, responsible for installing storm drain, water, and sewer mains with service connections. The ideal candidate will have experience reading plans, coordinating pipe installation, and setting line and grade for gravity mains using various tools.
**Responsibilities**
+ Install storm drain, water, and sewer mains with service connections.
+ Read plans and coordinate the type of pipe and fittings required.
+ Read plans to determine the grade or depth of cover for pipe installation.
+ Read plans to locate structures and service connections.
+ Set line and grade for gravity mains using pipe lasers, levels, and other means.
+ Direct the operator to maintain line and grade of trench for pipe installation.
+ Locate and install fittings on pipes.
+ Install precast bottoms and structures on mains.
+ Connect pipe and fittings using slip (gasket), glue, mechanical, and ram neck (Butyl) joints.
+ Maintain egress and work area in the trench.
+ Notify the Superintendent or Operator of any changes in the stability of trench walls or bottom.
+ Assist in testing installed pipes.
+ Lift 50+ pounds and have the capability to push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience as a Pipe Layer or in utility pipe laying.
+ Ability to install utilities and repair water/sewer/main lines.
+ Troubleshooting skills related to pipe installation.
+ At least 2 years of relevant experience.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience working outdoors.
+ Ability to work 40-50 hours a week.
**Why Work Here?**
This is a great company to grow with long-term. We offer a supportive environment where you can build a lasting career.
**Work Environment**
This role involves working on site, outdoors, and occasionally in the shop. The work environment is dynamic and requires adaptability to various weather conditions.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.