Lead Pipe Layer

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC in Front Royal, VA is seeking a Team Lead Pipe Layer for a direct placement to guide a crew in underground utilities installation, grade setting, and safety. You will read civil plans, operate pipe lasers, GPS rovers, and line transfer units, oversee testing and daily logs, and ensure production goals are met safely.

You will lead a crew, coordinate operations, and maintain OSHA trench safety throughout daily tasks, while coordinating with field teams and supervisors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underground utility pipe laying experience, with leadership experience.
• 2+ years leading crews or acting as a working foreman.
• OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred) and a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate a crew of pipe layers and labor personnel to meet production goals safely and efficiently.
• Interpret civil site plans to establish accurate lines and grades using pipe lasers, GPS rovers, and line transfer units.
• Oversee deep underground utility installations (storm, sanitary, water main) and execute field testing (air, mandrel, or pressure tests).
• Support backfill and material handling by operating small wheel loaders and end-dump haul trucks as needed.
• Maintain strict trench safety protocols, perform daily site safety inspections, and complete daily production logs.

Skills

Crew Leadership

Plan Reading

Safety & Compliance

Tools

Pipe Lasers

GPS Rovers

Line Transfer Units

Small Wheel Loaders

End-Dump Haul Trucks

Job description

Team Lead Pipe Layer – Underground Utilities

Location: Front Royal, VA

Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)

Field Tech: Pipe Lasers, GPS Rovers, Line Transfer Units

Lead the Trench – Set the Standard in Underground Utilities!

Are you a skilled utility professional who knows how to lay pipe on grade and lead a crew with authority? We are hiring a Team Lead Pipe Layer for a direct placement role in Front Royal, VA.

In this position, you will combine technical grade-setting skills with frontline leadership—reading civil plans, utilizing GPS rovers and pipe lasers, running utility testing, and directing daily site production for water, storm, and sanitary systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership & Daily Operations: Lead, mentor, and coordinate a crew of pipe layers and labor personnel to meet production goals safely and efficiently.
• Plan Reading & Precision Layout: Interpret civil site plans to establish accurate lines and grades using pipe lasers, GPS rovers, and line transfer units.
• Utility Installation & Testing: Oversee deep underground utility installations (storm, sanitary, water main) and execute required field testing (air, mandrel, or pressure tests).
• Equipment Support: Support backfill and material handling by occasionally operating small wheel loaders and end-dump haul trucks as needed.
• Safety & Daily Logs: Maintain strict OSHA trench safety protocols, perform daily site safety inspections, and complete accurate daily production logs.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years preferred in underground utility pipe laying, with 2+ years leading crews or acting as a working foreman.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in reading civil blueprints, running utility acceptance tests, and operating pipe lasers, line transfer units, and GPS rovers.
• Equipment Ability: Hands-on experience operating small loaders and end-dump trucks preferred.
• Certifications: OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred) and a valid Driver's License.