Pipelayer: Underground Utilities & Trenching Expert

S.E.T., Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full fringe package

Overtime pay

Per diem

Job summary

S.E.T., Inc, a heavy highway and civil contractor serving Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, is hiring Construction Laborers to support pipeline projects across active construction sites in the Cleveland area. The role involves laying pipe, trench work, and coordinating with operators to ensure proper bed, grade, and connections.

This field position is outdoors, physically demanding, and requires reading blueprints, working in all weather, and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience laying pipe on construction sites (utility, municipal, or heavy civil construction preferred).
• Reading basic construction plans, grade stakes, and utility markings.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• CDL (Class A or B) preferred.
• 2+ years of pipelaying or underground utility experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and varying site environments.

Responsibilities

• Lay and align pipe sections (PVC, ductile iron, RCP, HDPE) in trenches per blueprints and grade stakes.
• Prepare trench bedding and backfill per project specs and safety standards.
• Connect, seal, and join pipe sections using couplings and fittings.
• Guide equipment operators during pipe placement and trench work.
• Install manholes, catch basins, valves, and other appurtenances.
• Check pipe grade and alignment with laser levels or survey tools.
• Identify and mark utility conflicts; work safely around utilities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.

Skills

Pipe laying

OSHA safety

Reading plans

Outdoor work

Communication

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

CDL (Class A or B)

Tools

Laser levels

Grade-checking equipment

Job description

S.E.T., Inc, a heavy highway and civil contractor serving Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, is hiring Construction Laborers to support pipeline projects across active construction sites in the Cleveland area. The role involves laying pipe, trench work, and coordinating with operators to ensure proper bed, grade, and connections.

This field position is outdoors, physically demanding, and requires reading blueprints, working in all weather, and adhering to safety standards.