Lead Pipe Layer

Turner Mining Group; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group in Charles Town, WV seeks a Team Lead Pipe Layer for a direct placement role. You will lead a crew, read civil plans, and use pipe lasers, GPS rovers, and line transfer units to install water, storm, and sanitary lines.

The position emphasizes safety, daily production logs, and on-site coordination; OSHA trench safety is required. Prior supervisory experience and a valid driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in underground utility pipe laying; 2+ years leading crews.
• Experience reading civil plans and performing tests.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of pipe layers to meet production goals safely.
• Read civil plans and establish lines using pipe lasers, GPS rovers, and line transfer units.
• Oversee deep underground utility installations and testing.
• Operate small loaders and end-dump trucks as needed.
• Maintain OSHA trench safety protocols and daily logs.

Skills

Crew Leadership

Plan Reading

Pipe Lasers

GPS Rovers

Line Transfer Units

Utility Testing

Safety Leadership

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: Charles Town, WV

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 Charles Town, WV.

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.