Traveling Gravity Sewer Pipelayer

Traveling Gravity Sewer Pipelayer

This traveling Gravity Sewer Pipelayer role focuses on installing and aligning underground utility systems, including gravity-fed sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water lines, across multiple project sites. The position requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience in underground utility installation and involves frequent travel to different locations, working in a fast-paced, safety-conscious civil construction environment.

Responsibilities:

• Install underground utility systems, with a primary focus on gravity-fed sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water lines.
• Align and position pipe sections in trenches to ensure proper seal, fit, and long-term system integrity.
• Use lasers, grade rods, and transit levels to verify that pipes are installed at the correct depth and slope for gravity flow.
• Assist with digging, preparing, and backfilling trenches, including placing bedding material and compacting soil to required specifications.
• Guide heavy equipment operators during trenching and pipe placement to ensure safe and accurate installation.
• Follow all OSHA and company-specific trench safety requirements to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Support shoring and excavation activities as needed to stabilize trenches and protect workers and equipment.
• Perform fine grading in and around trenches to support proper drainage and utility placement.
• Collaborate with stormwater and civil construction teams to coordinate pipe laying and related site work.
• Travel regularly between different project sites, adapting to changing locations and schedules from week to week.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, equipment operators, and crew members to ensure efficient project execution.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition to support safety and productivity.

Essential Skills:

• At least 5 years of experience installing underground utility systems, including gravity-fed sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water lines.
• Proficiency in pipe laying, including installing, aligning, and positioning PVC and other pipe types in trenches.
• Ability to use lasers, grade rods, and transit levels to set and verify proper depth and slope for gravity sewer and storm drain systems.
• Hands-on experience with trenching, shoring, and excavation in a civil construction environment.
• Working knowledge of stormwater systems, storm drains, and wastewater sewer systems.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and coordinate with heavy equipment operators, including excavator operators, during trenching and pipe placement.
• Understanding of OSHA trench safety requirements and commitment to following all safety protocols.
• Experience with fine grading around utility installations to ensure proper drainage and site conditions.
• Heavy equipment operation experience, particularly with excavators and related civil construction equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently between different project sites, sometimes changing locations from week to week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in civil construction and underground utility work, including sewer, stormwater, and water line installation.
• Experience working with PVC pipe and other common materials used in gravity sewer and storm drain systems.
• Familiarity with bedding placement and soil compaction techniques for trench backfilling.
• Ability to read and interpret basic grades, elevations, and layout information provided by the project team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with field crews and equipment operators.
• Demonstrated reliability and flexibility to adapt to changing project locations and schedules.
• Commitment to the core values of safety, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

You join a well-established organization that has operated since 1989 and earned a reputation as one of the most respected and reliable companies in its industry. The culture emphasizes safety, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement, and strong performance is recognized with pay rate increases and advancement opportunities. Team members enjoy an annual company-wide Christmas celebration with generous prize giveaways, and drive time to the job site is compensated one way. You can opt into contractor benefits early in your assignment, and after the contract-to-hire period you become eligible for comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) and additional offerings, supporting long-term stability and growth.

Work Environment:

The role is based in a fast-paced, safety-conscious field environment within the civil construction and underground utilities sector. Work takes place on active job sites involving trenching, shoring, excavation, storm drain and sewer system installation, and coordination with heavy equipment such as excavators. The organization has been operating since 1989 and is recognized as a reliable leader in its niche, guided by core values of safety, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement. Travel is a regular part of the job, and you must be comfortable moving between different project sites, sometimes working at one location one week and a different site the next. Field work requires appropriate construction attire and adherence to all safety protocols and equipment requirements.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville, TN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.