PIPE LAYER

Description

Began at Barnett Southern as a laborer and is beginning his/her advancement upward. Has intermediate to advanced knowledge of all piping applications such as, ditch grading, rigging, and operator I or greater skills. Leads laborers in pipe laying activities.  May spend entire tenure as a pipe layer if he desires.

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Specific Duties:

• Most skilled of all laborer categories.

• SAFELY works on the ground, in a ditch, or in high stress operations. 

• Has advanced knowledge of pipe laying operations.

• Stays productive with little direction.

• Has at least Operator I machine operating ability.

SKILLED LABORER

Description

An essential man on the ground. May assist in shoveling, grade checking, maintenance, or other labor-intensive duties. Generally, stays on task with some direction.

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Specific Duties:

• SAFELY works on the ground. 

• Some knowledge of pipe laying and/or grading process.

• Stays productive with direction.

• May have Operator I machine operating ability.

OPERATOR III

Description

Most skilled and efficient of the three operator classes. Can skillfully and safely operate an excavator, bulldozer and/or motor grader. Can operate a loader and roller but is not a main function of his/her job. Is acting “Second in Command” when foreman/Superintendent is absent. Shows leadership quality amongst the crew but does not desire to be a manager. 

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Specific Duties:

• SAFELY operates an excavator, bulldozer, and/or motor grader.

• SKILLFULLY operates an excavator, bulldozer, and/or motor grader every day.

• Shows advanced knowledge of piping installation process or grading applications.