Pipe Layer - Team Lead

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Team Lead Pipe Layer to oversee trench work and lead a crew on direct placement in the underground utilities sector.

The role requires reading civil plans, using pipe lasers, GPS rovers, line transfer units, and performing testing while maintaining OSHA safety standards and daily production logs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underground utility pipe laying experience.
• 2+ years leading crews or acting as working foreman.
• Proficient reading civil blueprints and performing utility testing.
• OSHA 10 certification and a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership & Daily Operations: Lead, mentor, and coordinate a crew 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 and execute field testing (air, mandrel, or pressure tests).
• Equipment Support: Support backfill and material handling, occasionally operating small loaders and end-dump trucks.
• Safety & Daily Logs: Maintain OSHA trench safety protocols and complete daily production logs.

Skills

Crew leadership

Plan reading

Safety mindset

Communication

Education

OSHA 10

Driver's License

Tools

Pipe lasers

GPS rovers

Line transfer units

Small loaders

End-dump trucks

Air testing

Mandrel testing

Pressure testing

Job description

Team Lead Pipe Layer – Underground Utilities

Location: Hagerstown, MD

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 Hagerstown, MD.

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.