Lead Pipe Layer

Turner Mining Group; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Team Lead Pipe Layer for a direct placement role on a complex underground utilities project. You will lead a crew, read blueprints, and ensure precise grade-setting and safe daily operations.

The position requires strong leadership, 5+ years in underground pipe laying with 2+ years leading crews, proficiency with pipe lasers, GPS rovers, and line transfer units, plus OSHA 10 certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in underground utility pipe laying
• 2+ years leading crews or acting as a working foreman
• Proficient in reading civil blueprints and running utility tests
• OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of pipe layers and labor personnel to meet production goals safely
• Interpret civil site plans to establish accurate lines and grades
• Oversee underground utility installations and field testing
• Support backfill and material handling with equipment
• Maintain OSHA trench safety and daily production logs

Skills

Reading civil plans

Pipe laying

Operate pipe lasers

GPS rovers

Line transfer units

Safety leadership

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Driver's License

Tools

Pipe lasers

GPS rovers

Line transfer units

Small wheel loaders

End-dump trucks

Job description

Team Lead Pipe Layer – Underground Utilities

Location: Hagerstown, MD

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 Hagerstown, MD.

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.