Pipe Layer

Pipe Layer – Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

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Base pay range: $47.50/hr - $47.50/hr

Department:
Field Operations

Work Location:

11-County Metro Area (Twin Cities, MN)
Job type:
Full-Time / Seasonal

Journeyman Union Scale. $47.50 per hour (based on experience and/or size and type of equipment)
(This pay range is a good‑faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

• Laborers Local 563 Union ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Health & Welfare and Pension available through Union Fringe Benefits.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.
• Annual boot allowance.

The Pipe Layer is responsible for installing underground pipes for utilities such as stormwater, sanitary sewer, water mains, and conduit systems. This role involves precise alignment, grading, and joining of pipe sections while working closely with equipment operators and laborers to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient installation.

All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E‑Verify.

• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Install, align, and connect various types of pipe according to plans and specifications.
• Use lasers, levels, grade rods, and string lines to establish pipe grade and alignment.
• Prepare trench beds, including compacting soil and bedding material to proper specifications.
• Seal pipe joints using appropriate methods (gaskets, solvent welding, etc.).
• Direct equipment operators during trenching, back filling, and material placement.
• Inspect pipe for defects before installation and ensure proper handling to prevent damage.
• Maintain trench safety protocols and follow OSHA regulations at all times.
• Work efficiently in collaboration with crew members including Top Person, Laborers, and Operators.
• Ensure all work meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Keep tools and work area clean and organized; report damaged tools or unsafe conditions.
• Assist with general labor tasks as needed to support the crew.
• Display a professional and respectful attitude towards co‑workers, supervisors, inspectors, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.
• Follow company and industry safety standards and procedures at all times.

• 1‑3 years of experience installing underground utilities preferred.
• Familiarity with utility plans, blueprints, and grade stakes.
• Ability to use pipe lasers and leveling tools accurately.
• Strong knowledge of pipe materials and installation techniques.
• Must be physically fit and able to work in trenches and confined spaces.
• Team‑oriented with strong communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety and quality.
• Willingness to work extended hours, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• High school education or GED equivalent.

• Safety – Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality – Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect – Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity – Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a…