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About the Role

MGC Contractors, Inc. is seeking Pipe Layers to join our Texas Division in the Austin area. We specialize in all forms of water and wastewater general contracting.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical joint water line, and bolt together water line, install air release valves and inline valves.
• Grade for flow of sewer line pipe.
• Lay ductile water line and PVC sewer pipe.
• Set line and grade for water line/sewer, line prep grade for water lines/sewer lines.
• Install water line with gaskets and mechanical joints.
• Backfill waterline/sewer line and ensure sewer line has a positive flow.
• Plan pipe installation or repair according to specifications.
• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements and specifications.
• Calculate and adjust grade using a level and a laser.
• Select type and size of pipe and related material according to job specifications.
• Measure and mark pipes to required length for cutting and threading.
• Cut, thread, hammer, and weld pipe to specifications using saws, pipe threaders, and benders.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints.
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement through potholing and/or excavation.
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
• Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Perform grouting and clearing of manholes.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines using pressure hydrostatic testing, observation, or other testing methods.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience laying underground water lines, sanitary or storm sewers required.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate verbally with others on site, in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to read printed materials, signs and directions.
• Stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Ability to balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around or otherwise position one's self around the required work.
• Ability to navigate and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner.

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• Full-time
• Occasional overtime
• Weekend work may be required

Experience Level

• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience
• Three (3) plus years of related experience preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

About the Company

• MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation.
• We specialize in all forms of water and wastewater general contracting including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build throughout Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.

Equal Opportunity

• MGC Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer and, as such, we consider individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.
• Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by law.
• All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be met.
• Discriminatory or harassing conduct in the workplace, whether committed by management or non-management employees or outside persons (vendors, customers, etc.) is prohibited.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made when it does not impose an undue hardship on the company to do so.