Pipelayer

Underground Piping Technician

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 3+years of construction-related experience in the civil construction industry.

Objective: This role is responsible for the installation and maintenance of underground piping systems, including water, sewer, storm drainage, and other utilities. The ideal candidate is experienced in pipe installation, understands construction site safety, and is committed to working as part of a high-performing crew.

Company Environment: Since 1895, Landwehr Construction has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide comprehensive site solutions including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, site work & utilities, and wetland specialty. With locations in St. Cloud, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet empowers us to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.

Job Environment: This position requires most of the time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight. This is a physically demanding position and requires ability to work long hours in the outdoor elements. A post-offer functional test is required.

Relationships/Management: The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, executive leadership team, senior leadership team and other department managers and support personnel.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret construction blueprints, specifications, and grade stakes to establish accurate pipe layout and alignment.
• Be familiar with different pipe materials, such as concrete, plastic, ductile iron and their specific installation requirements.
• Excavate, grade, and prepare trenches to proper depth, width, slope, and compaction requirements.
• Position, align, and install pipe sections and fittings with precision, ensuring proper elevation and grade.
• Connect pipes using approved techniques such as gaskets, seals, glue, clamps, or welding, depending on material type.
• Install related structures, including manholes, catch basins, valves, fire hydrants and service lines.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment such as pipe lasers, trench boxes, shoring systems, and compaction equipment.
• Assist heavy equipment operators by spotting, signaling, and ensuring safe pipe handling and trench operations.
• Perform testing to verify pipe integrity and compliance with project specifications.
• Backfill and compact pipe, restoring work areas to meet safety and project standards.
• Follow all OSHA, union, and company safety regulations, including trench safety and confined space procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support the crew and perform additional tasks as needed to ensure project success.

Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in underground utility construction or pipelaying preferred.
• Ability to read and work from construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of trench safety, shoring methods, soil conditions, and proper grading techniques.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and able to work effectively as part of a union construction crew.
• Problem solving skills – must be able to identify issues and address such as obstructions or utility conflicts.
• Commitment to quality, such as inspections, identifying damage or other potential issues.

Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.