Pipe Crew Lead / Excavator Operator (Plant Division) - Lexington, SC Area

State Utility Contractors, Inc.; Saluda (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

State Utility Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Pipe Crew Lead to oversee the installation of underground piping including ductile iron, PVC, galvanized steel, black steel, and concrete.

The role requires proficiency with pipe laser equipment and the ability to maintain grade while interpreting blueprints and complex diagrams. The candidate should have at least five years of heavy equipment operation experience (excavators, backhoes) for pipeline installation and be familiar with trench shoring

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; pipe laying and hoe operating experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operation experience (excavators, backhoes) for pipeline installation.
• Experience reading blueprints and complex diagrams.
• Ability to operate pipe laser and trench shoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install underground piping (ductile iron, PVC, galvanized steel, black steel, concrete).
• Maintain grade using pipe laser equipment; read blueprints and diagrams.
• Install and operate trench shoring equipment; ensure trench safety.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Pipe laying

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pipe laser equipment

Trench shoring equipment

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the installation of various types of underground piping. (examples: ductile iron, pvc, galv’d steel, black steel, and concrete). Must be able to carry and maintain grade using pipe laser equipment. Responsible for grade elevation and reading blueprints & complex diagrams. Responsible for the installation and proper use of trench shoring equipment. Trench safety certification a plus.
• Must have at least five (5) years of heavy equipment operation experience. This would include, excavators and back-hoe's for pipeline installation.

Working conditions:

Pipe Crew Lead / Hope Operators work on a job site outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation. The work may be labor-intensive as pipe laying typically involves rigging, lifting and positioning of large pipe sections, manual cutting of pipe sections and mechanical connection of various fitting types. Climbing in and out of excavations and trench shoring devices is a regular daily routine and expectation. Also be responsible for crew safety and safe excavations to facilitate pipeline installation.

Education:

A college degree is not required; however, a high school diploma is and pipe laying experience/hoe operating experience is required. On the job training is available to advance a career into Foreman role.