Pipelayer Specialist

As a Pipelayer with B&F Contracting, you will play a vital part in our team, responsible for assembling, connecting, and installing pipe systems for various utilities.

• Measure and mark pipes to required length for cutting and threading; cut, thread, hammer, and weld pipe to specifications using saws, pipe threaders, and benders;
• Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers;
• Grout and clear manholes;
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure hydrostatic testing, observation, or other testing methods;
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement through potholing and/or excavation;
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices;
• Maintain a safe worksite and exhibit safe work practices by following company rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs;
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hat, eye protection, reflective vest, gloves, and composite-toed boots;
• Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving dexterous use of hand tools such as pneumatic, electric, and hand tools.

• High School diploma or equivalent education;
• 2 years of work-related experience in laying underground 'wet' utilities ('storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains') and/or 'dry' utilities ('power, cable, communications, natural gas, and conduit');
• Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective installation or repair of pipelines;
• Ability to work within special standards of accuracy;
• Flexibility in personal schedule, including weekday, overtime, with occasional night and weekend work;
• Strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, productivity, and teamwork;
• OSHA, confined space, and related safety training a plus;
• Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor most of the day;
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to understand and follow plans, drawings, and directions (verbal and written);
• Willingsness to wear required PPE;
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including extreme heat;
• Knowledge of hand and power tools required to perform the duty of a pipelayer;
• Knowledge or experience in underground dry and/or wet utility installation is a must;
• Knowledge of street and highway traffic rules and regulations, and safety precautions to be observed in working on or near roads and highways;
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of tools and work environment;
• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811);
• Hold/obtain and maintain an OSHA 10 Certification;
• Good communication skills and ability to interact in a team environment;
• Reliable transportation;
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus;
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests;

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Wet and/or humid conditions;
• Moving mechanical parts;
• Precarious places and narrow spaces;
• Fumes or airborne particles;
• Outside weather conditions;
• Extreme heat;
• Frequent and/or sustained loud noises;

The employee is occasionally exposed to:

• Toxic or caustic chemicals;
• Risk of electrical shock;
• Risk of vibration;

$25-$37 per hour. Estimated annual salary: $52,000-$77,000 based on a 40-hour workweek.