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Wharton-Smith, Inc. currently has immediate openings in the W. Columbia, SC; Florence, SC; Sanford, NC; Asheville, NC area for the following positions: Pipelayer Heavy Equipment Operator Laborers Experienced Mechanical Pipe-layers Carpenters Craft Foremen We offer a competitive salary and field benefits.Successful Candidates must have: Experience in building water/wastewater treatment plant projects preferred. Must be able to shoot grades, be mechanically inclined and have a working knowledge of flanged and mechanical joint (MJ) type ductile iron pipe. Have an understanding of different types of concrete forming systems (Symons, Peri, Doka, Meva, EFCO, Alisply, job built, etc.). Pump setting, equipment setting and concrete finishing skills a plus. Must have effective communication skills. Operators must have current certifications. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc). Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.
Salary estimate
$47,000 – $63,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
RecruitingCommunication
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