• Pipe Layer

    Midlands Contracting (Kearney, NE)


    We are currently seeking a skilled Pipe Layer to join our growing construction company. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to travel, and dependability are a must.

    Job Details

    + $25 per hour and up depending on experience

    + 50 or more hours per week (no weekend work)

    + Some projects require being out of town Monday-Friday (home on weekends)

    + Transportation provided from Kearney, NE when working out of town

    + Paid travel time

    + Hotel paid by company

    + Nightly per diem for meals when working out of town

    + Year-round employment (no winter layoffs)

    Requirements

    + 3+ years previous experience as a pipe layer completing the tasks below.

    + Previous experience and ability to lay push joint pipe including water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer.

    + Previous experience and familiarity with laying different types of push joint pipe including concrete, PVC, clay, and ductile iron.

    + Previous experience and ability to lay pipe to grade using a laser.

    + Previous experience and ability to lay pipe with bedding.

    + Previous experience and familiarity with various types of testing of pipe including hydrostatic and air testing.

    + Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds individually or as a team when carrying loads heavier than 50 pounds.

    + Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

    + Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl throughout each day.

    + Complete other tasks associated with projects which may include running compaction equipment, building concrete structures (setting forms, pouring concrete and tie rebar) and other manual labor.

    + Operate heavy equipment consistent with skill level and training.

    + Willingness to abide by all safety rules. Safety training will be provided on the job and via formal training.

    + Ability to pass a pre-employment (post offer) drug screen.

    + Must be authorized to work in the US.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Paid vacations, PTO, and holidays.

    + Health Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members

    + Life Insurance: Company pays half of the premiums for employee and family members

    + 401k plan including company match (immediate vesting of company match)

    + Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan

    + Aflac Supplemental Insurance