Careers at Pipe Detectives

Jamestown ND

Pipe Detectives is seeking a Laborer/Technician to work from our shop based in Jamestown ND.

• No experience, except motivation, is required.
• Year-round work is possible.
• Overtime available.
• Applicants with experience in the water/wastewater industry or cement/mortars/grouts and CDL drivers encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Perform manual labor using a variety of powerful industrial equipment including high pressure jetter trucks, vacuum trucks, cement/epoxy & grout mixers/sprayers, and pipeline video inspection equipment.
• Works in diverse environments including confined spaces.
• Assures equipment, appropriate tools, personal protective equipment, and materials are available and used in accordance with standards established by OSHA and the Company.

Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a Valid US Driver's License.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen, CDL Drug Screen.
• Overnight travel is required.
• Must be able to work extended shifts.
• Must be insurable with the Company’s insurance carrier (good driving record).

Physical Requirements:

• Working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to environments involving equipment, confined spaces, noise, dust, hazardous materials, and odors.
• Lift/move up to 75 pounds frequently, frequently perform tasks requiring climbing, crawling, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and gripping.

Pipe Detectives is an Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans for operators and general laborers
• Ability to coordinate and report for multiple locations based on crew assignments
• Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew
• Allocate general and daily responsibilities
• Supervise and train (and track) workers and tradespeople
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
• Monitor project budget, where applicable to assure it meets expectations
• Resolve problems when they arise
• Report on progress to client managers, engineers etc.
• Approve and submit daily reports as required. Assure accuracy prior to submission through appropriate employee follow up and adjustment as necessary.
• Document incidents and other work-related non-conformances to direct supervisor
• Coordinate all third part maintenance service following the company guidelines and reporting
• Responsible for crew and equipment selection for upcoming projects.

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as Construction/Field foreman
• In-depth knowledge of procedures, equipment and OSH guidelines
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and report effectively
• Aptitude in math
• Problem-solving abilities
• Good physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or diploma in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter etc.)
• Experience in leadership, confidentiality, and providing instruction necessary.
• Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time

Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a Valid US Driver's License.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen, CDL Drug Screen.
• Overnight travel is required.
• Must be able to work extended shifts.
• Must be insurable with the Company’s insurance carrier (good driving record).

Physical Requirements:

• Working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to environments involving equipment, confined spaces, noise, dust, hazardous materials, and odors.
• Lift/move up to 75 pounds frequently, frequently perform tasks requiring climbing, crawling, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and gripping.