Pipe Layer

Wayne Brothers Companies; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Brothers Companies is seeking a Pipe Layer in Walterboro, SC to perform pipe laying and labor tasks with a strong safety focus. Daily duties include setting up laser grade, connecting fittings, and assisting with equipment maintenance.

The role requires a good attitude, willingness to learn, ability to read blueprints, and commitment to stopping unsafe work. Outdoor, high-activity work with travel to sites is common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints or schematic diagrams.
• Willing to stop unsafe work or at-risk behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety mindset and report near misses.
• Pipe fitting and labor to complete daily tasks.
• Assist team with equipment fueling, greasing and preventive maintenance.
• Operate compaction and small equipment as needed to meet daily goals.
• Set pipe laser, maintain grade, and connect fittings.

Skills

Good attitude

Willing to learn

Verbal communication

Hand signals

Safety conscious

PPE usage

Teamwork

Education

High School / GED

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Blueprints understanding

Confined space training

Excavation training

Job description

Position Title

Pipe Layer

Date Posted

07/27/2026

Location

Walterboro, SC

Pay Range

N/A

Position Summary

To provide safe and efficient pipe laying / labor skills to achieve the daily assigned tasks and project objectives, while looking for ways to improve and grow inside the company.

Essential Duties

• Keep a safety mindset by looking for at risk behaviors and reporting near misses
• Pipe fitting / labor as necessary to complete the daily assigned tasks.
• Assist the team with equipment fueling, greasing and onsite preventative maintenance
• Operate compaction and small equipment as necessary to achieve daily assigned tasks and goals
• Set pipe laser up, maintain grade for pipe, connect all fittings.
• Utility testing Storm, Sanitary Sewer, Water
• Spot/flag equipment, vehicles, or traffic as necessary
• Continue to foster growth in the company by attending training and participating in mentorship
• Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related work processes/tasks in the safest possible manner. Ensure that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all co-workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.

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Education And/or Experience

• High School Education / GED – Preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Good attitude and character
• Willing to learn and share knowledge.
• Able to communicate verbally and hand signals.
• Willing to stop unsafe work or at-risk behaviors.
• Shovel stone/ dirt for pipe work
• Keep grade with laser, set laser up,
• Connect all fittings and apparatuses for pipe.
• Understands utility testing requirements.
• Understand pipe installation for water, storm, sewer.
• Exhibits proficiency with hand excavation tools.
• Install inlet protection and other erosion measures.
• Fueling and greasing equipment
• Complete excavation and confined space training
• Complete or test out of level I Civil Group Training

Working Conditions

• Please reference the job specific work condition document
• Indoors: 10%
• Outdoors: 90%
• Loud Noise: Occasionally
• Temperature Changes - Seasonal
• Traveling/Out of Town - Frequently
• 40 to 60-hour work week - Frequently

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License – Preferred
• Understands blueprints- Preferred
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification – Required; training provided by Wayne Brothers
• Confine space training
• Excavation training

Physical Demands

• Walking Frequently
• Twisting/turning/climbing
• Repetitive hand/wrist motion
• Sitting occasionally
• Standing frequently
• Lifting, carrying or moving up to 90 pounds
• Wearing all PPE when on any project site (e.g., Steel toed boots, Hard hat, Safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, etc.)
• Reach above shoulder - Occasionally
• Use of voice in communicating along with hand signals - Frequently.
• Driving to job sites - Frequently
• Communication with operator, frequently

Reporting And Advancement

• Reports to the Pipe Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent or General Superintendent
• Advancement position – Operator tech or Civil tech
• Follows instruction from other Team Members

Wayne Brothers Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affiantative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.