Underground Pipe Laying Technician - Water & Sewer

Garney Construction; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Savannah, GA is seeking a skilled pipe fitter to assemble, install, and repair underground piping for water, sewer, and storm drain systems. The role requires reading blueprints and working with lasers and transits to ensure precise placement.

You will direct trenching, coordinate with equipment operators, and uphold safety by completing Garney certifications such as Rigging and Signaling, Confined Space, and OSHA 10.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with pipe laying.
• Two years of experience installing large diameter pipes for water, sewer, and storm drain.
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints and specifications to determine work procedure.
• Ability to work on their feet for an entire day.
• Ability to understand and perform assigned tasks.
• Willingness to complete Garney-provided certifications, including Rigging and Signaling Certification, Confined Space Training Certification, and OSHA 10 hour.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• May be required to complete a post-offer physical and site-specific background check.
• Must work in a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair underground pipes and fittings for water, sewer, and drain work.
• Prepare pipe-laying areas by directing trenching and grading.
• Perform laborer functions as required.
• Assist equipment operators with pipe placement.
• Direct equipment operators using hand signals.
• Backfill around pipes using hand tools.
• Set up and work with pipe lasers and transits.
• Locate and mark the correct position of pipes and fittings in underground trenches.
• Assemble and install metal, PVC, ductile, and concrete valves, fittings, and pipes.
• Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, and plastic solvent cement.
• Test pipes for leakage, and measure and cut pipe.

Skills

Pipe Laying

Blueprint Reading

Large Diameter Pipe

Tools

Pipe Lasers

Transits

Job description

Jobtailor in Savannah, GA is seeking a skilled pipe fitter to assemble, install, and repair underground piping for water, sewer, and storm drain systems. The role requires reading blueprints and working with lasers and transits to ensure precise placement.

You will direct trenching, coordinate with equipment operators, and uphold safety by completing Garney certifications such as Rigging and Signaling, Confined Space, and OSHA 10.