Pipe Layer

• Location 315 Burton Road,Lexington, SC, 29072,United States
• Employee Type Full Time

Make your impact on South Carolina!

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community? At J.C. Wilkie Construction, we’re not just building infrastructure, we’re shaping the future of South Carolina! As a leading, privately owned company specializing in water and sewer installation, storm drainage, and roadway construction, we’re on a thrilling growth trajectory, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

• Safety First:
  Your well-being is our top priority.
• Health Coverage: Your health matters to us. That's why the company covers more than 80% of employee medical insurance costs
  .
• Life Insurance:
  We’ve got you covered with company-paid life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Benefit from Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to recharge and enjoy life.
• Secure Your Future:
  Our 401(k) plan includes a generous match—100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%.
• Profit Sharing:
  Share in the success of our company!

We can't wait to meet you and share the exciting opportunities that await at J.C. Wilkie Construction. Let’s build something great together!

The
Pipe Layer is responsible for performing skilled underground utility installation work for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water distribution systems. Working under the direction of the Pipe Foreman, this position installs pipe, fittings, structures, and appurtenances while ensuring alignment, grade, quality, and safety standards are met.

The Pipe Layer is expected to work independently on routine utility installation tasks and assist in coordinating activities with laborers, operators, and other crew members. This position requires a strong understanding of underground utility construction methods, trench safety practices, blueprint interpretation, and utility installation procedures.

• Install storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water distribution piping in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Set and align pipe to required line and grade using lasers, grade rods, levels, and other layout tools.
• Assist with trench preparation, bedding placement, and utility installation activities.
• Install pipe fittings, valves, hydrants, manholes, catch basins, inlets, and related utility structures.
• Verify proper pipe alignment, joint connections, and elevations throughout installation.
• Direct equipment operators during excavation, pipe placement, back filling, and material handling operations.
• Assist in identifying and maintaining proper trench safety requirements, including shoring, trench boxes, and excavation protection systems.
• Read and interpret utility plans, construction drawings, specifications, cut sheets, and grade stakes.
• Perform utility tie-ins and field adjustments as required by project conditions.
• Assist with pressure testing, infiltration testing, and other system testing activities.
• Locate and work safely around existing underground utilities and structures.
• Help maintain accurate installation tolerances to meet project requirements.
• Inspect materials for defects and verify proper installation procedures.
• Perform routine manual labor, including lifting, carrying, positioning materials, and hand excavation when necessary.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and project planning discussions.
• Assist in mentoring and training entry-level Pipe Layers and Utility Laborers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
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