Pipe Layer – Outdoor Civil Utilities

Prince; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to lay pipes, read blueprints and follow safety procedures on outdoor sites. The role requires operating heavy equipment and working in all weather conditions.

You will install and repair sanitary and stormwater systems, cut and fit pipes, dig trenches, and supervise junior workers as needed. Three to five years of related experience is expected, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industry experience, roads/highways/bridges.
• Outdoor work in all weather; long hours standing.
• Ability to lift 50–150 lbs regularly.
• Effective communication with supervisors and crew.
• Able to read directions and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Dig trenches to required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
• Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools.
• Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, coordinating layouts with supervisors.
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
• Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels.
• Operate mechanized equipment such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, and backhoes.
• Train others in pipe-laying, and provide supervision.

Skills

Pipe laying

Heavy equipment operation

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Team leadership

Tools

Levels/Lasers

Transit levels

Job description

Prince in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to lay pipes, read blueprints and follow safety procedures on outdoor sites. The role requires operating heavy equipment and working in all weather conditions.

You will install and repair sanitary and stormwater systems, cut and fit pipes, dig trenches, and supervise junior workers as needed. Three to five years of related experience is expected, with strong teamwork and communication skills.