Pipe Layer Team Lead — Underground Utilities

Turner Mining Group; Front Royal (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group seeks a Team Lead Pipe Layer for underground utilities in Front Royal, VA. Direct placement will lead a crew, read civil plans, and oversee installations across water, storm, and sanitary systems with GPS rovers and pipe lasers.

Responsibilities include daily crew leadership, plan interpretation, field testing, and ensuring safety compliance on site. OSHA 10 is required; a valid driver's license is needed for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years preferred in underground utility pipe laying.
• 2+ years leading crews or acting as a working foreman.
• Proficient in reading civil blueprints.
• Experience with pipe lasers, GPS rovers, and line transfer units.
• OSHA 10 required, OSHA 30 preferred and a valid Driver's License.

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 perform field testing (air, mandrel, or pressure tests).
• Equipment Support: Operate small wheel loaders and end-dump trucks as needed for backfill and material handling.
• Safety & Daily Logs: Maintain OSHA trench safety protocols and complete daily production logs.

Skills

Crew leadership

Plan reading

Pipe laying

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Pipe lasers

GPS rovers

Line transfer units

Small wheel loaders

End-dump trucks

Job description

Turner Mining Group seeks a Team Lead Pipe Layer for underground utilities in Front Royal, VA. Direct placement will lead a crew, read civil plans, and oversee installations across water, storm, and sanitary systems with GPS rovers and pipe lasers.

Responsibilities include daily crew leadership, plan interpretation, field testing, and ensuring safety compliance on site. OSHA 10 is required; a valid driver's license is needed for this on-site role.