Pipelayer - Allentown, PA

About This Role

Join a heavy civil crew installing sanitary, storm, and water mains across the Allentown area. This role is hands-on and physically demanding—expect trench work, pipe handling, cutting, alignment, and working with equipment around the clock of the project schedule. You’ll work with experienced crews on public infrastructure projects, follow strict safety procedures, and have chances to learn pipe laser setup, ductile iron and press-fit connections, and trench safety. Advancement and on-the-job training are available for dependable team members.

What You'll Do

• • Lay sanitary, storm, and water main piping including flanged ductile iron and stainless steel press-fit systems per layout
• • Assist with excavation, trenching, backfilling and proper use and setup of trench boxes
• • Set up and use pipe lasers; install RCP, ADS storm pipe and sanitary/water pipe to grade and alignment
• • Cut and prepare pipe using grinders and pipe-cutting tools; fit and join pipe sections
• • Work safely at heights with fall protection and use hand signals to guide equipment operators
• • Direct and coach laborers on correct tools, pipe lengths, cutting techniques and site clean-up

What We're Looking For

• • Previous pipelaying, utility, or heavy civil experience (installation of sanitary/storm/water mains preferred)
• • Comfort with heavy physical labor: lifting, carrying, shoring, and working in trenches
• • Ability to read basic site layout and measure/verify pipe grade and alignment
• • Experience operating or working around excavators and other heavy equipment; use of hand signals
• • Familiarity with pipe lasers, RCP/ADS systems, ductile iron installation or willingness to learn

Qualifications

• • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
• • OSHA 10-hour (preferred) or OSHA 30-hour safety card
• • Fall protection and trench/shoring training preferred
• • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• • Basic English communication; bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay (based on experience) plus overtime opportunities
• • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (where offered)
• • Paid time off, holidays, and steady project hours
• • On-the-job training, safety certification support, and opportunities for promotion
• • Tools allowance or reimbursement and clean, supplied PPE on site

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