Stormwater Utilities Crew Lead: RCP & Structures

Central Southern Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Southern Construction is assembling a stormwater/underground utilities crew to remove and replace drainage structures and install reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) 12"–24". The crew will perform excavation, trench safety, structure setting, pipe installation, backfill/compaction, surface restoration, and traffic-control support in alignment with DDOT specs.

Lead Foreman, Equipment Operator, Pipelayer, Hillman, Tailman, and Dump Truck Driver roles are part of the crew, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Underground utilities/stormwater experience (DDOT experience preferred).
• Foreman: 5+ years leading pipe/structure crews.
• Operator: 3+ years excavation/utility install.
• Pipelayer: 2+ years RCP/structure setting.
• Laborers (Hillman/Tailman): 1+ year civil/site work preferred.
• Proficient with pipe lasers, levels, and reading plans/profiles.
• Certifications (preferred/plus): OSHA 10 or 30, Confined Space, Excavation/Competent Person, First Aid/CPR, Flagging/Traffic Control.
• Valid driver's license (CDL required for Dump Truck Driver) and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings and maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout assistance, utility locates coordination, and daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Set up traffic control per plans; maintain safe, compliant work zones.
• Excavate/trench with proper benching/shoring; maintain trench boxes and confined-space controls.
• Set precast/cast-in-place structures (manholes, inlets, catch basins, junction boxes) to line/grade; install frames/grates and adjust to final elevation.
• Install RCP 12"–24" including bedding, jointing, structure tie-ins, grouting, and concrete collars as required.
• Verify line/grade with lasers, levels, and grade rods; maintain as-built accuracy.
• Backfill and compact to specified density; restore surfaces (stone, asphalt, concrete, soils).
• Control erosion/sediment and maintain housekeeping of the work area.
• Support quality checks, testing/inspection, and punch-list completion.
• Complete daily reports, track quantities, and maintain equipment and tools.

Job description

Central Southern Construction is assembling a stormwater/underground utilities crew to remove and replace drainage structures and install reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) 12"–24". The crew will perform excavation, trench safety, structure setting, pipe installation, backfill/compaction, surface restoration, and traffic-control support in alignment with DDOT specs.

Lead Foreman, Equipment Operator, Pipelayer, Hillman, Tailman, and Dump Truck Driver roles are part of the crew, with emphasis on