Pipefitter

PIPEFITTER
Houston, TX

If you're a pipefitter who likes moving at a commercial construction pace and running your own scope, this is a role where that's valued. Our client is a growing commercial HVAC contractor working on high-rise buildings, tenant remodels, and warehouses across Texas. They pay $35–$40/hr and provide a truck and gas card, with steady Monday–Friday work and no on-call.

THE BASICS
Location: Houston, TX
Pay: $35–$40/hour, depending on experience
Service Area: Based in Houston. Occasional travel to Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio job sites as needed, with hotel and per diem covered. No relocation required.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Some jobs start earlier (4:00–6:00 AM) depending on site restrictions.
On-Call: None. This is not a service role with on-call responsibilities.
Reports To: Field Supervisor

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Run the pipefitting scope on your assigned commercial projects from start to finish
• Install copper and steel piping
• Handle welding on commercial HVAC piping systems
• Coordinate with your supervisor and the other trades on site to keep projects moving
• Read plans and get ahead of your material needs before work starts
• Work primarily on high-rise tenant remodels, plus warehouses, standalone buildings, and the occasional new build
• Travel to out-of-town project sites when needed, with lodging and per diem paid

WHY PIPEFITTERS LIKE WORKING HERE

• Company vehicle or truck allowance. If your HOA doesn't allow a work truck in the driveway, you can take the allowance instead.
• Gas card
• Company-provided tablet
• Medical insurance, with the company paying a portion of the employee premium
• Dental and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid time off, starting at one week after your first year, negotiable for experienced hires
• Christmas/performance bonuses when the company does well (not guaranteed)
• Steady, non-union work: the job keeps going when union strikes shut sites down
• Optional weekend work when it's available, with no pressure if you'd rather keep your weekends
• Material is typically brought to the job site by a dedicated crew, so you spend your day fitting pipe instead of making parts runs
• A team with long tenure, including field employees who've been there 15+ years

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• 5–10 years of pipefitting experience, including commercial work
• Copper piping experience
• Steel piping experience
• Welding experience

Nice to Have (not required):

• A commercial construction background (preferred over industrial)
• Strong productivity and job pacing