Experienced Tail Man ( Pipe Crew )

Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects

Assist with, align, position and connect pipes for water, sewer and storm pipe installation;

Guide equipment operators in trench operation

Load, unload, or distribute materials, machinery, or tools to and from designated locations

Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations and erect scaffolding

Use picks, shovels, and rakes to level earth or asphalt to grade specifications

Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails or bolts

Tends pumps, compressors, or generators

Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials

Verify installation using lasers and/pr levels and grade rods

May be called upon to operate a variety of power and hand tools: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, mechanical hoists, surveying, measuring and other equipment

Maintain clean work area by disposing of trash and debris properly.

Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.

Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Able to operate a variety of tools/equipment such as hand tools and power tools

Able to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skills

Able to communicate effectively with jobsite supervisor and co-workers

General knowledge of road construction processes.

Demonstrate a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public

Ability to work nights and weekends when necessary

Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned worksites Physical Demands:

Constant physical effort, including extended standing for at least 8 hour shift

Intermittent sitting; continuous walking on construction site.

Climb intermittently

Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel, push/pull and crouch to perform duties

Regularly reach above shoulder level

Able to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 pounds on a regular basis, and sometimes heavier weight.

Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadiness

Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment.

Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach and grasp

Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination.

Good vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Education / Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

2 years recent experience working as Tailman (pipe installation), or equivalent experience

Active Driver’s license Work Environment: Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances found on construction site such as oil, grease, gasoline, concrete and diesel fuel. Periodically exposed to fumes, lubricants, airborne particles and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Notes: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to meet business needs. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Approved By ________________________________________