Underground Ductile Iron Pipefitter

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Underground Ductile Iron Pipefitter to join our team at Primoris Water & Mechanical. As a Pipefitter, you will be responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining underground ductile iron piping systems.

• Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems.
• Selects size and type of pipe and related material and equipment according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes will not cause structural weakness.
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipe.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.
• Joins pipe using threaded, caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Test piping systems for leaks.
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• May operate machinery to verify repair if certified to operate.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning tools and equipment.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Performs other duties as required.

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz.
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

• Must comply with company's drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.).
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop.
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
  • Uneven ground level.
  • Obstructed pathways.
  • Work performed at low and/or high elevations.
  • Work performed in confined areas.
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
  • Predominately outdoor climate.
  • May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather.
  • Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
  • Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Potential exposure to chemical substances.