Job Description

Overview

PCL is seeking an experienced Pipefitter Helper to work in their Civil Project located in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves assisting Pipefitters in various tasks related to the installation and maintenance of piping systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Pipefitters with measuring, cutting, fitting, assembling, and installing piping systems and components.
  • Assist with the installation of valves, fittings, pipe supports, hangers, anchors, and other mechanical components.
  • Measure and prepare piping materials and components for installation under the direction of an experienced Pipefitter.
  • Assist with pipe fit-ups and preparation for welding and other joining activities.
  • Learn to identify different types of pipe, fittings, valves, and piping connections used on the project.
  • Assist with hydrostatic, pneumatic, and other pressure testing activities as directed.
  • Assist with system cleaning, flushing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
  • Safely use hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, and material handling devices as trained and directed.
  • Receive, inspect, organize, stage, and maintain materials and equipment required for construction activities.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and assist the crew with general housekeeping.

Requirements

  • Safety certifications (OSHA) a plus.
  • Previous construction, mechanical, piping, water/wastewater, or heavy civil experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience as a Pipefitter Helper, Mechanical Helper, or similar construction craft position is preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to learn the pipefitting trade and follow direction from experienced Pipefitters and supervision.
  • Basic knowledge of construction hand and power tools is preferred.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently bend, kneel, squat, climb, and work overhead.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a construction crew.
  • Should be able to navigate through the worksite daily.
  • Occasionally climbs up and down ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
  • Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, confined spaces, high places, and excavated areas.
  • Wear fall protection, respirators, and other PPE as required.

Additional Information

  • Job Posting: Oct 30, 2026
  • Closing Date: Jan 28, 2027
  • Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$39/hr across 76 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 198 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 114 different employers. 50 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 467 other active welding openings from 221 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

PCL Construction currently has 5 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (19), and EZARC (18). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Goodyear at $51/hr, Tolleson at $38/hr, and Tempe at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Phoenix, AZ

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