Experienced Pipe Layer - HK Idaho Falls, ID

Job ID: 525905

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.

We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.

We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

Position is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on-site plant locations.

This position involves various manual tasks.

Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)


* Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.


* Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.


* Shovel earth/dirt to prepare ground trenches for pipes.


* May dig up existing ground pipes and other debris with manual tools as needed.


* Guide pipes into place while equipment operator maneuvers pipes attached with chains/guide wires.


* Attach trench box to chains/guide wires so it can be lowered or lifted by the equipment operator.


* Attach pipes to chains/guide wires.


* Cut pipe and connect pipe using misc.

tools, lubricants, glue/grout.


* Build couplings, connectors, and mechanical joints using parts and tools.


* Set up and move laser level/tripod and pipe lasers.


* Perform job site clean-up.


* Fence off job site areas for safety purposes.

Set up barricades and safety cones.


* Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.


* Keep machines cleaned and maintained.


* Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.


* Keep time and material records.


* Travel to and from various locations.


* Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.


* May operate heavy equipment to include front end loader, excavator, backhoe, or other equipment as needed.


* Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.


* Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.


* Regular and timely attendance.


* Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience


* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.


* Previous related experience in the construction fiel...