Pipe Layer

Jobtome; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Brothers Companies in Walterboro, SC is seeking a Pipe Layer to provide safe, efficient pipe laying and labor support to meet daily project objectives. The role requires hands-on experience with pipe installation, grade control, and the ability to work outdoors most of the time.

Expect long hours and frequent travel to job sites. OSHA 10 and blueprint reading are preferred, and a high school diploma or GED is preferred. Join a team committed to safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High School Education / GED preferred.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required; training provided by Wayne Brothers.
• Understanding blueprints preferred.
• Willing to learn and share knowledge.
• Able to communicate verbally and with hand signals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety by identifying at-risk behaviors and reporting near misses.
• Pipe fitting and labor to complete daily tasks.
• Assist with fueling, greasing and on-site preventative maintenance.
• Operate compaction and small equipment to meet daily goals.
• Set pipe laser up and maintain grade, connect fittings.
• Test utilities and flag equipment as required.
• Pursue growth through training and mentorship.
• Work safely and maintain an incident-free environment.

Skills

Safety mindset

Pipe fitting

Equipment fueling

Laser grade setup

Verbal/hand signals

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Laser level

Blueprints

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, WaterSpot/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

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

• 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;
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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/ Affirmitive Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.