Pipelayers jobs in Indianapolis
Job overview
Position: Pipelayer
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Salary: $20–27 per hour
Experience: 3+ years required
Industry: Construction & Skilled Trades
Job Description
Contractors in the Skillit network are hiring experienced professionals for pipelayers jobs in Indianapolis to support underground utility and infrastructure construction projects throughout the region.
As infrastructure development continues across central Indiana, contractors are expanding hiring for Indianapolis construction pipelayers jobs that support the installation of water, sewer, and storm drainage systems. These projects play a critical role in municipal development, roadway expansion, and new commercial construction.
Professionals working in these pipelayers trade jobs in Indianapolis will install and maintain underground piping systems while ensuring alignment, grading accuracy, and compliance with project specifications. This role requires strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work closely with excavation crews and equipment operators.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble, install, and repair underground water, sewer, and storm drainage pipes and fittings
Lay and secure metallic and PVC pipes including ductile iron, steel, and concrete
Prepare trenches by directing excavation, grading, and leveling for proper pipe placement
Assist equipment operators in guiding and setting pipes
Mount and operate pipe lasers and transits to ensure accurate installation
Perform leak testing and check installations to meet specifications
Measure, cut, and align piping systems according to project plans
Follow all safety protocols and job-site procedures
Required Qualifications
Proven experience installing large-diameter water, sewer, and storm drainage systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications
Physical stamina to perform demanding construction tasks
Ability to follow directions and perform assigned duties efficiently
Willingness to pursue job-specific certifications if needed (e.g., OSHA 10, confined space training)
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
We continue expanding pipelayers job openings in Indianapolis for experienced professionals seeking consistent employment.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly pay: $20–27 per hour
Paid Time Off
Medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Flexible interview scheduling
Safety-first job environments
Build your future in underground utilities with Skillit
Skillit connects experienced professionals to trusted pipelayers jobs in Indianapolis and long-term construction opportunities. If you bring reliability, technical skill, and a strong safety mindset, we’re ready to place you on the right project.