About this role
Hiring: Underground Utility Pipe Superintendent and Pipe Crew
Position Summary
We are seeking experienced Underground Utility Pipe Installers and Pipe Crew Members to install a variety of water, wastewater, and storm drainage pipeline systems. Candidates must have experience installing PVC, ductile iron, steel, reinforced concrete, and/ or bar-wrapped cylinder pipe ranging from 4 inches to 108 inches in diameter. The ideal candidate is safety-oriented, dependable, and capable of working efficiently as part of a construction crew on municipal and industrial infrastructure projects.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Install underground water, sewer, storm drain, and transmission pipelines ranging from 4" to 108" diameter.
• Install and assemble:
• PVC Pipe
• Steel Pipe
• Bar-Wrapped Cylinder Pipe (BWCP)
• Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
• Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP)
• High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), when required
• Read and interpret construction plans, profiles, grades, and specifications.
• Set pipe to proper line and grade using lasers, levels, and grade rods.
• Prepare trenches and bedding materials according to project specifications.
• Assist with rigging, lifting, and placement of large-diameter pipe using excavators, loaders, cranes, and other heavy equipment.
• Install valves, fittings, manholes, vaults, hydrants, restrained joints, and mechanical joints.
• Perform hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, leakage testing, and pipeline inspections as required.
• Backfill and compact trenches in accordance with project specifications.
Qualifications
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience installing underground utility pipe.
• Proven experience with pipe sizes ranging from 4 inches to 108 inches.
• Knowledge of municipal water, sewer, and storm drainage construction.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with laser grading and elevation control.
• Experience working around excavations and trench boxes.
• Strong understanding of safe rigging and material handling practices.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work in varying weather conditions.
Work Environment
• Outdoor construction sites
• Municipal infrastructure projects
• Industrial facilities
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Roadway and utility construction projects
Desired Skills
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to quality workmanship
• Strong safety mindset
• Ability to meet project schedule
$115-125K DOE