Pipelayer

Job Specifications

Nature and Scope

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.

Landwehr Construction is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.