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Pipe Layer Laborer

AMAT

Helena, Montana, United States

Job ID: 527362

CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work! Montana Materials & Construction, A CRH Company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete in Anaconda, Butte, Great Falls and Helena, MT.

Position Overview

In this role, you will work with our utility crews to lay and/or dig up pipe in the ground. As you grow, you'll be trained on various types of utility equipment. From utility/conduit, to water and sewer lines you'll work on projects big and small, playing an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

If you're someone that likes to see the visible results of your hard work each day, working outdoors, running equipment and being a part of building something, this is the career path for you. Limited experience? No worries! We'll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to be successful. If you've got the drive, we'll help you to reach your goals.

Wage: $18.00-$29.97/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime. Work could include Davis Bacon Wages and Non-Davis Bacon Wages

Company Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Potential for Overtime
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to accurately setup laser level and pipe laser
• ability to figure grades and slopes.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical examination
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to travel outside Helena, MT. Travel will be required at times for this job and may require 50% or more during work season.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL a plus but not required.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• GRIP - with at least 90 lbs. of force
• CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment
• HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist
• AWKWARD POSITIONS - getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
• FLEXIBILITY - awkward reaches
• BALANCE - including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• VISION - 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
• HEARING - corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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