About The Role:
Fisher Contracting & Excavating (a subsidiary of Arbor Homes), is currently looking to hire an Experienced Pipe Layer.
Why Arbor?
Are you looking for a dynamic career in a lively workplace committed to customer service? Arbor is one of the fastest growing new home builders in Indianapolis. We look for team members with enthusiasm and skill to help provide even better experiences and higher-quality homes for our buyers. When it comes to what sets Arbor apart among new home builders in Indianapolis, the first answer is our culture. Rather than chasing profits and cutting corners, our team puts quality and customers first. If you are creative and committed to helping people, you will love working with us!
What’s In It For You?
· Hourly Pay (time and a half after 40 hours) + bonus opportunities
· Advancement opportunities, promotes from within
· Opportunity to work with the largest new home builders in Indianapolis
· 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
· Access to health and life insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, company discounts, etc.
What Will You Be Doing?
· Install, align, and connect pipes using hand and power tools, adhesives, and sealing materials.
· Interpret blueprints and construction documents to determine pipe layout.
· Set up, calibrate, and operate lasers and leveling equipment for accurate trench grading and and alignment.
· Excavate and prepare trenches while ensuring compliance with OSHA trench safety guidelines (e.g., proper shoring or trench boxes for depths over 5 feet).
· Backfill and compact soil around installed pipes using hand tampers, rollers, or compactors.
· Cut and fit pipe sections to required lengths and angles using saws, torches, or cutting tools.
· Lead or coordinate with crew members on pipe installation tasks, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
· Handle and position heavy pipe segments using approved rigging methods.
· Maintain awareness of surroundings to prevent struck-by and caught-between hazards.
· Follow all site safety rules, including proper use of PPE (hard hats, gloves, steel-toed boots, hearing and eye protection, high-visibility clothing).
· Ensure compliance with confined space entry protocols where applicable.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
· Stand, walk, bend, and crouch for extended periods throughout an 8–10-hour workday.
· Lift, carry, and move materials weighing 50–90 lbs. frequently; up to 150 lbs. with assistance.
· Frequent climbing on ladders, equipment, scaffolding, and into trenches up to 15 feet deep.
· Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and in confined spaces following OSHA entry procedures.
· Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and compacting equipment.
· Tolerance for repetitive movements including bending, reaching, lifting, and kneeling.
· Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and remain alert in noisy, high-traffic environments.
Work Environment:
· Outdoor job sites in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
· Exposure to dirt, mud, water, dust, grease, and potentially hazardous materials (e.g., adhesives, fuels).
· Regular proximity to heavy machinery, mobile equipment, and excavation operations.
· Work may involve use of ladders, scaffold towers, and man-lifts per OSHA safety guidelines.
What Will You Bring?
· Minimum two (2) years of experience in utility installation or pipe laying.
· Knowledge of construction safety practices, with a working understanding of OSHA regulations (e.g., 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for excavations).
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes.
· Familiar with various pipe materials (PVC, ductile iron, concrete, HDPE) and appropriate installation techniques.
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
· Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
This is subject to change based on needs or if special circumstances should arrive.
Arbor Homes is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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