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DXI Construction

Pipe Layer

DXI Construction, Georgetown, Delaware, United States, 19947

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Job Responsibilities

Perform physical construction tasks such as digging ditches or trenches, backfilling excavations, shoveling/raking asphalt, and compacting and leveling earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.

Communicate with supervisors/foreman verbally, in writing, or by following provided construction plan sets.

Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.

Set final trench grades by hand digging or using trenching tools.

Load, unload, identify and distribute utility materials to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.

Read cut sheets and position, align, and lay out differing pipe routes in coordination with supervisors/foreman.

Connect water and sewer pipe fittings including PVC push‑on fittings, ductile iron mechanical joint fittings, and required restraint mechanisms.

Install proper bell joint restraint using bell harnesses and a joint restraint table.

Set trench boxes and perform pipe installations, using mechanical tampers or hand tools as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Reliable transportation to work sites and willingness to work full days.

Ability to travel to different site locations frequently.

Will to work in extreme weather conditions hot/cold.

Safety conscious and able to frequently lift and carry tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Stoop, kneel, and crouch as required.

Essential physical demands: lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Must work in a ditch and trench box following safety protocols.

Team oriented and works well with others.

Good vision and hearing, naturally or with correction.

DXI Construction Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DXI Construction Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other Construction

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