Underground Experienced Pipelayer

SUMMARY:   

Bowen is a self-performing general contractor with operation centers across the country.  Bowen delivers self-perform construction services including site, civil, structural, boilermaker and mechanical construction.  With a history in Water, Wastewater, Energy and Industrial Markets, Bowen is a nationwide Industrial Water, CSO, ELG, and CCR construction expert.  Bowen has constructed over 1,000 treatment facilities, and has strong physical-chemical, biological, evaporator experience with multiple technology partners. We serve Private and Municipal Water/Wastewater clients and Energy/Industrial clients by striving to be the most Resourceful, and Responsive construction company anywhere, all with the goal of bringing the best Results on each project. 

The Pipelayer is normally responsible for basic manual tasks such as clean up, installation of underground piping (RCP, HDPE, Ductile, or PVC), assistance in excavation/backfill of pipe ditch, shooting grade, assisting in pipe testing, assisting senior crafts people, movement of materials and tools, and performing safety fire watch and confined space attendant duties.  The Laborer will work closely with other team members with a goal of obtaining sufficient knowledge and experience.  He or she will assist other team members in all assigned tasks. 

Our teamwork environment may require all employees from time to time to perform other duties outside of their job description and normal work functions.  Our standard work environment will be on a project site that is subjected to outdoor weather conditions and must utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in preparation for a variety of potential hazards. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The roles and responsibilities of a Pipelayer may include but are not limited to the following items. 

• Complete assigned tasks with safety and quality in a timely manner 
• Excavation and backfill of underground pipe and structures. 
• Placement of underground piping to the required drawing and specifications (alignment, levelness, proper joining, etc.) 
• Shooting grade for excavation and pipe placement 

• Housekeeping of job site. 
• Assist in staging materials and necessary tools to execute each work activity and keeping track of all components and materials for his or her job. 
• Working within all Bowen and client guidelines. 
• Demonstrates proper use and care of tools and equipment. 
• Confined space attendant. 
• Fire watch. 
• Supplied air attendant. 
• Completion of JSA’s. 
• Fully participate in health, safety, quality, and environmental processes. 
• Is an ambassador of Bowen to the client, other contractors, and to the public. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Knowledge of trench safety and OSHA Standards
• Underground pipe fitting experience
• Ductale work a plus
• Experience working in trench boxes

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be willing to attend continued training required by Bowen when deemed necessary. 

PREFERRED: 

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• > 3-5 years of experience installing underground pipe