Pipe Layer

Pipe Layer
at Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement

• Cut pipes to required lengths using a demo saw and other power tools.
• Install and repair wet and dry utility pipe, including sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Move pipe into trenches, lay pipe in trench, assist with initial backfill.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints with appropriate tools and materials.
• Assemble pipe to meet pressure test requirements.
• Work with and monitor fellow workers to ensure safety and productivity.
• Perform pre‑task planning tasks.
• Operate equipment within a Pipe Crew environment (e.g., excavator or loader) is preferred.
• Operate equipment safely in and around active highway traffic under Maintenance of Traffic conditions and live traffic on a highway construction project is preferred.
• Maintain equipment: perform light maintenance, protect equipment from damage, and conduct daily usage/utilization reporting.
• Coordinate machine actions with other crew members using hand or audio signals.

• Minimum 2 years of experience laying pipe in highway construction.
• Physical fitness: the role is physically demanding and requires strength and endurance.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a variety of locations; locations may change daily.
• Strong coordination: balance, depth perception, and eye‑hand coordination are critical.
• Flexible scheduling: hours vary by job, location, and season; night shift may be required.
• Work ethic: dedicated and hard‑working.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction

We are an equal opportunity employer:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.