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.
Careers /
Pipe Layers – Pipe Crew
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%
- FSA Flexible Spending Accounts
To apply for any of our open positions, please fill out an application using the link below and email to our Recruiting Team or come into our office in Woodburn. We can be reached at (971) 216-0050 for any questions regarding our application process.
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 [email protected]