Pipe Superintendent - Foreman

Hiring: Underground Utility Pipe Superintendent and Pipe Crew

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Underground Utility Pipe Installers and Pipe Crew Members to install a variety of water, wastewater, and storm drainage pipeline systems. Candidates must have experience installing PVC, ductile iron, steel, reinforced concrete, and/ or bar-wrapped cylinder pipe ranging from 4 inches to 108 inches in diameter. The ideal candidate is safety-oriented, dependable, and capable of working efficiently as part of a construction crew on municipal and industrial infrastructure projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Install underground water, sewer, storm drain, and transmission pipelines ranging from 4" to 108" diameter.


• Install and assemble:
  
  
  
  • PVC Pipe
  
  
  • Steel Pipe
  
  
  • Bar-Wrapped Cylinder Pipe (BWCP)
  
  
  • Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
  
  
  • Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP)
  
  
  • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), when required
  
  
  
  


• Read and interpret construction plans, profiles, grades, and specifications.


• Set pipe to proper line and grade using lasers, levels, and grade rods.


• Prepare trenches and bedding materials according to project specifications.


• Assist with rigging, lifting, and placement of large-diameter pipe using excavators, loaders, cranes, and other heavy equipment.


• Install valves, fittings, manholes, vaults, hydrants, restrained joints, and mechanical joints.


• Perform hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, leakage testing, and pipeline inspections as required.


• Backfill and compact trenches in accordance with project specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience installing underground utility pipe.


• Proven experience with pipe sizes ranging from 4 inches to 108 inches.


• Knowledge of municipal water, sewer, and storm drainage construction.


• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.


• Familiarity with laser grading and elevation control.


• Experience working around excavations and trench boxes.


• Strong understanding of safe rigging and material handling practices.


• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

• Outdoor construction sites


• Municipal infrastructure projects


• Industrial facilities


• Water and wastewater treatment plants


• Roadway and utility construction projects

Desired Skills

• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic


• Excellent communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Commitment to quality workmanship


• Strong safety mindset


• Ability to meet project schedule