About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description:

Supervisor: Foreman 

Job Description: Lay pipe for storm drainage, sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints. Exclude "Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer". 

Essential functions and responsibilities: 

• Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels. 

• Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems. 

• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue. 

• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers. 

• Cut pipes to required lengths. 

• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing. 

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.  

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.  

• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.  

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Requirements: 

• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications. 

• Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. 

Safety Policies and Practices: The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual. 

Education: less than High School Diploma. 

Experience: three or more years related construction experience preferred. 

Physical Activity Level: Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature. 

Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers. Ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials. 

Working Conditions: Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.) 

Work Environment: The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/ or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals wi