Pipelayer - Underground Utilities (Heavy Civil)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pipelayer – Underground Utilities (Heavy Civil)

Location: Palm Beach County, FL (with project work extending to St. Lucie County)
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client is a commercial sitework and utility installation company serving Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties. They are seeking an experienced  Pipelayer to join their underground utility crews on active heavy civil projects — including storm drainage, water main, sanitary sewer, and force main installation.

What You'll Do

• Install storm drainage pipe (RCP, HDPE, corrugated) to grade and spec
• Install water main including tapping, fittings, and thrust restraint
• Install sanitary sewer gravity main, laterals, and manhole tie-ins
• Install force main using PVC, DIP, or HDPE with proper joint restraint/fusion methods
• Read and follow civil/utility plans, profiles, and grade sheets
• Set pipe to grade using laser levels, transits, or grade rod/string lines
• Ensure proper bedding, backfill, and compaction per project specifications
• Work safely in and around trenches, shoring, and heavy equipment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pipelaying experience in heavy civil / underground utility construction
• Working knowledge of OSHA trench safety and excavation requirements
• Experience with drainage, water main, sanitary sewer, and force main installation
• Ability to read utility construction plans and grade sheets
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred; Competent Person (Trenching) a plus
• Valid driver's license; CDL a plus
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a crew

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in trenches, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions
• Ability to lift/move materials 50+ lbs as needed
• Willingness to work extended hours and occasional weekends as project demands require

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience (DOE)
• Opportunity for growth within a growing company