About Kerr Contractors: Since 1988, Kerr Contractors has been shaping the landscape of the Pacific Northwest as a premier heavy civil contractor. We've earned our reputation as one of the region's most technically advanced earth-moving, road-building, and underground utilities contractors. At Kerr, we don't just move dirt and build roads – we build lasting relationships and communities.
What You'll Do:
- Lay pipes for storm drains, sewers, and water mains
- Set and keep the right line and grade for the job
- Put together different types of pipe fittings and connections
- Install parts and pieces for water and sewer systems
- Set up, finish, and adjust structures, vaults, and boxes for storm drains, sewers, and water systems
- Experience putting in storm and sewer systems, pipe fittings, and valves
- Know-how to use surveying tools to make sure everything is installed correctly and lines up
- Ability to test systems to find and fix problems
- Comfortable using different safety systems for trenches and holes
- Can read plans and keep things lined up and at the right grade
- Follow safety rules and work well with a team
- Take care of and fix pipe laying tools and machines
- Have a good track record of finishing tough pipe laying jobs
What You'll Need
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pipe laying (must have!)
- JOBSITES RANGE within the Portland Metro area (details provided when invited in for interview)
- PAY: $29 - $36
- SCHEDULE: Mondays-Fridays
- HOURS: 45+ (with overtime pay)
- Year-round work
- JOBSITES RANGE from: Portland, OR - Hillsboro, OR - Salem, OR - Clackamas, OR - Tualatin, OR
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physicals
- Submit to background screening
- Reliable transportation
- Comfortability in confined spaces
Compensation & Benefits
- Generous Employee Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid monthly premiums for employee for medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Employer-paid monthly premiums for dependents included (after 365 days of successful employment)
- Performance Bonuses
- (PTO) Paid Time Off
- Paid-Holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match up to 4>#/li###
- FSA Flexible Spending Accounts
Equal Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at employment@kerrcontractors.com