Pipe Layer
SnowCo General Contractors
McIntyre, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
- Ensured proper alignment of pipes by shimming or packing material around them.
- Inspected existing pipeline systems for defects and malfunctions.
- Measured distances between points to determine the length of pipe needed for a job.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Analyzed blueprints and technical documents prior to starting construction projects.
- Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Collaborated with team members in order to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.