Pipelayer Apprentice
Flippo Construction
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- Location
- Washington, DC
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Internship
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 4 days ago
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About the company
Flippo Construction
Construction · 201 to 500 employees
Flippo Construction Company, Inc. (FCCI) is an "EMPLOYEE OWNED" general and heavy construction business located in Forestville, MD and operating primarily in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Baltimore MD areas. Flippo's Operational services consists of Heavy Construction, including Bridges, Concrete Structures, Roadway and Site Work. We also provide utility installation, repairs, and long-term service/maintenance contracts for the major utility providers in the Washington Metropolitan area.
What you'll do
- Responsible for helping laying and repairing water, storm, sewer and conduit pipe lines.
- Assist in the set-up and operation of lasers and transits in addition to having the ability to read grade poles for pipe installation and grading operations.
- Inspect pipe for cleanliness and defects prior to installation.
- Work in confined and enclosed spaces.
- Physically maneuver and properly place the pipe in a temporary and final position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Will be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays when needed.
- Requirements
- Must 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Residents of Washington, D.C. are preferred.
- Must be able to negotiate rough terrain and climb in and out of manholes, trenches, and other enclosed spaces.
- Ability to carry tools, equipment, or materials up to 85 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Flippo Construction Company, Inc. (FCCI) is an "EMPLOYEE OWNED" general and heavy construction business located in Forestville, MD and operating primarily in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Baltimore MD areas. Flippo's Operational services consists of Heavy Construction, including Bridges, Concrete Structures, Roadway and Site Work. We also provide utility installation, repairs, and long-term service/maintenance contracts for the major utility providers in the Washington Metropolitan area.
- Our Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Stock Ownership Program, 401(k), employee assistance program, Life/ADD Insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance, Paid Holidays, and Safety Boot Program.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What you need
- Must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to negotiate rough terrain, climb in and out of enclosed spaces, and carry up to 85 pounds; must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Operate lasers and transitsRead grade polesPipe installation
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Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Safety Boot Program
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Flippo Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Pipelayer Apprentice to join our team. The Pipelayer Apprentice will help the Pipelayer laying and repairing underground utility pipes while also obtaining Pipelayer training on-the-job and in the classroom. The Pipelayer Helper is responsible for other manual work as it relates to the laying and repair of pipes. This position reports to the Foreman.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for helping laying and repairing water, storm, sewer and conduit pipe lines.
Assist in the set-up and operation of lasers and transits in addition to having the ability to read grade poles for pipe installation and grading operations.
Inspect pipe for cleanliness and defects prior to installation.
Work in confined and enclosed spaces.
Physically maneuver and properly place the pipe in a temporary and final position.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Will be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays when needed.
Requirements
Must 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Residents of Washington, D.C. are preferred.
Must be able to negotiate rough terrain and climb in and out of manholes, trenches, and other enclosed spaces.
Ability to carry tools, equipment, or materials up to 85 pounds.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Flippo Construction Company, Inc. (FCCI) is an "EMPLOYEE OWNED" general and heavy construction business located in Forestville, MD and operating primarily in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Baltimore MD areas. Flippo's Operational services consists of Heavy Construction, including Bridges, Concrete Structures, Roadway and Site Work. We also provide utility installation, repairs, and long-term service/maintenance contracts for the major utility providers in the Washington Metropolitan area.
Our Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Stock Ownership Program, 401(k), employee assistance program, Life/ADD Insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance, Paid Holidays, and Safety Boot Program.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.