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
