Multiskilled Craftsman

Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients, and each other by building trust into everything we do.

Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement by participating in the work of a crew performing exterior pipe installation, concrete forming/pouring/finishing, heavy equipment operation and process equipment installation.

Essential Functions:

• Thread pipe using threading machine.
• Bend pipe using a pipe bending machine.
• Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, carbon, stainless steel, and plastic.
• Join pipe through threading, soldering, gluing, and bolting.
• Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand or power tools.
• Bolt up pipe.
• Set pumps.
• Install small interior PVC and copper pipe.
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Elect specified type of lumber or other materials.
• Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials, using a pencil, chalk, and marking gage.
• Shape materials to prescribed measurements, using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Assemble cut and shaped materials and fasten them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above the ground level.
• Proficient in rigging and flagging cranes.

Competencies:

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors, foremen, and carpenters.
• Knowledge of carpentry and construction techniques and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Must be flexible and accept change often.
• Must be detail oriented.
• A “Can Do” attitude.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and motor vehicles, perform trades tasks, inspect the work of others, and review work for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.

Travel Required: Travel to/from multiple jobsites, projects, and offices. Minimal overnight or weekend travel.

Education and Experience:

Additional Eligibility Requirements: None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper GC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper GC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.