Pipelayer

About This Role

Pipelayer needed in Chesapeake, VA for steady underground utility work. You’ll install, grade, and join sewer, storm, and water pipe on municipal and commercial jobsites. Pay is $25–35/hr DOE with overtime available. This is physical, hands-on work outside in all seasons. You’ll work with a crew, follow site plans and grade stakes, operate or assist with small equipment, and be expected to work safely and reliably. Previous pipelaying or trenching experience is required.

What You'll Do

• • Read grade stakes and layout to set pipe to proper slope and alignment
• • Excavate and prepare trenches, set pipe bedding, lay and join pipe (concrete, PVC, HDPE), and backfill to spec
• • Operate hand tools and light equipment (plate compactors, saws, small loaders) and assist equipment operators
• • Perform compaction, bedding, and restoration of trench areas (gravel, asphalt, concrete)
• • Follow traffic control plans, set up cones/signs, and maintain a safe work zone
• • Inspect installed lines for grade and alignment; report issues and assist with corrective work

What We're Looking For

• • 2+ years pipelaying, utility, or heavy civil experience on trenches and underground pipe
• • Able to read basic plans, grade stakes, and measure slopes with level or grade rod
• • Comfortable lifting 50+ lbs, working in confined spaces, and performing repetitive physical tasks
• • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation to jobsite, and ability to pass drug screen and background check
• • Willingness to work early starts, overtime, and occasional weekend shifts

Qualifications

• • OSHA-10 (required)
• • Flagger/MUTCD certification (preferred)
• • Confined Space Awareness or Entry training (preferred)
• • CPR/First Aid (preferred)
• • English required; Spanish-speaking workers encouraged

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay ($25–35/hr DOE) with time-and-a-half overtime
• • Weekly pay and direct deposit available
• • Company-paid basic health plan options and access to supplemental benefits
• • Boot and tool allowance or reimbursement, and paid training for certifications
• • Paid holidays and vacation time after probation; consistent, steady project schedules

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