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Elite Surface Infrastructure

Earth and Utility Pipe Layer

Elite Surface Infrastructure, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Earth & Utility Pipe Layer Department: Earth & Utility

Job Status: Full Time/Weather Dependent

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: TBD

Grade/Level: $30.00 - $36.00/Hr

Position Type : Eligible for benefits as described below.

Overview Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI) is a growing company located in Englewood, Colorado, and has been working along the Colorado front range since 1998. ESI performs a variety of services including Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for infrastructure projects in the commercial, municipal, and federal sectors.

Position Summary Install underground pipes for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform duties such as grading trenches by hand with a transit or pipe laser, inspecting pipe for defects, positioning pipe, and sealing joints. The ideal candidate will have wet utility experience; starting wage is determined based on experience.

Essential Functions

Check slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.

Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.

Setup or use instruments such as smart levels, lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.

Train or supervise others in laying pipe.

Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement with hand tools or with the assistance of heavy equipment.

Cut pipes to required lengths.

Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using welding equipment, cement, glue, or soap.

Install or repair sanitary or storm water sewer structures or pipe systems.

Dig trenches to required depths by hand or using trenching tools.

Grade or level trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.

Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.

Pour and finish concrete to create manhole bases or install prefabricated manhole bases, sections, cones, rings, and lids to required elevations.

Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.

Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

Operate walk-behind trench compaction equipment (plate compactors, rollers, jumping jacks).

Position Qualifications Competency Statements

Safety Awareness

Detail Oriented

Organized

Accountability

Reliability

Responsible

Self-Motivated

Initiative

Working Under Pressure

Skills & Abilities Education: High School Graduate or GED

Experience: 5 years related experience in field and office

Other Requirements: Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check and drug screening. Able to access State & Federal facilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment Outdoor work with varying weather conditions.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) required: hard hat, eye and ear protection, safety vest, gloves, respirator or dust mask, fall protection gear, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment: Outdoor with varying weather conditions and temperatures.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan & 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company & Compliance We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participating Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination and require affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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