Journeyman Pipefitter or Plumbers - Propress, MegaPress and HDPE Fusion Experience Needed in Teague
Company
Scale and Change LLC
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Indeed
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Job Description
We are in need of pipefitters or plumbers with experience on Propress, MegaPress and HDPE piping (Butt fusion) to work on a project at a prison in Teague, TX. Job will be 40 hours per week (Monday - Thursday, four ten hour shifts) with some overtime coming on Fridays as prison escorts and work allows. This is a prevailing wage project. Pay is $34.86/hr plus $11.60/hr in fringe (we pay this as a per diem). No other per diem or travel assistance is offered. Job will last 8-10 months with as many units that are needed to be installed. Must be able to pass a criminal background check to gain access to the prison. Will be with a prison guard escort during work at all times.
Must haves:
-Valid identification proving right-to-work in the US.
-At least 4-5 years of experience on Propress, MegaPress and HDPE piping (or a mix of experience on all three that adds up to 5 years).
-Necessary tools of the trade and PPE.
-Ability to pass the criminal background check administered by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
-No plumbing license is required as you will be working with HVAC piping only.
-Reliable transportation to get to the job, on-time, everyday.
-Available for a phone interview with the hiring superintendent for our client.
To inquire about the position, please text "TEAGUE PIPING" to any/all of the following:
(832) 837-5035
(972) 589-3290
(469) 410-0788
(469) 264-2176
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
Application Question(s):
• Are you able to pass the criminal background check required for the project?
• Do you have necessary tools & PPE?
Experience:
• Propress, MegaPress and HDPE Piping: 4 years (Required)
Language:
• English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Must haves:
-Valid identification proving right-to-work in the US.
-At least 4-5 years of experience on Propress, MegaPress and HDPE piping (or a mix of experience on all three that adds up to 5 years).
-Necessary tools of the trade and PPE.
-Ability to pass the criminal background check administered by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
-No plumbing license is required as you will be working with HVAC piping only.
-Reliable transportation to get to the job, on-time, everyday.
-Available for a phone interview with the hiring superintendent for our client.
To inquire about the position, please text "TEAGUE PIPING" to any/all of the following:
(832) 837-5035
(972) 589-3290
(469) 410-0788
(469) 264-2176
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
Application Question(s):
• Are you able to pass the criminal background check required for the project?
• Do you have necessary tools & PPE?
Experience:
• Propress, MegaPress and HDPE Piping: 4 years (Required)
Language:
• English (Required)
Work Location: In person
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