Pipe Layer (Savannah, GA)
Savannah, GA
Job Overview
The Pipe Layer is a skilled craft role responsible for the precision installation of complex pipeline infrastructure. This role requires expertise in joining a variety of materials – including DIP, CCFRPM, Steel, and PCCP – on large-diameter sanitary sewer, water transmission, and stormwater systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Precision Installation: Lay, align, and join pipe using mechanical, flanged, and restrained joint systems, ensuring correct bedding and haunching.
- Technical Verification: Use pipe lasers and transit levels to verify slopes, inverts, and alignments.
- Material Management: Handle and join a multitude of materials, including DIP, CCFRPM, Steel, PVC, HDPE, and PCCP.
- Rigging & Signaling: Manage the rigging of pipe segments and signaling to Operators for safe placement in the trench.
- Trench Safety: Direct the setup of shoring and shielding systems; monitor trench wall stability and atmospheric conditions for confined space entry.
- Testing & Quality: Support hydrostatic/air testing of completed reaches and ensure all as-built data is accurately reflected in field notes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience in pipe laying, specifically within small to large-diameter utility or transmission systems (Water, Sewer, Storm).
- Proven ability of reading plans/specs, verifying grades, and utilizing leveling and laser equipment.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and production.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work in various weather conditions and confined spaces.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening/physical.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to work out of town as required by project schedules.
- Authorized to work in the US.
Insurance & Benefits (Industry Leading)
- Competitive Compensation.
- 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance: Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for the employee and their entire family.
- Paid Holidays & Flexible PTO.
- 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus yearly raises and bonuses.
- 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
- $0-cost telemedicine, personal nurse support for medical navigation, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities.