Underground Utilities Pipe Layer – Water & Sewer

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401K

Profit Sharing

Bonuses

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction is seeking a Pipe Layer to support water, sewer, and storm drain projects in the Charleston, SC area. The role involves assisting utilities crews, reading grades, and maintaining safe, efficient operations on site.

The candidate will follow foreman directions, work in confined spaces, and help with bedding, backfill, and pipe installation while upholding SBCC safety standards and quality control measures.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required for pipe measurements and layouts.
• Ability to read grades and interpret piping elevations.
• Physical stamina to stand, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds for long shifts.
• DOT medical certification may be required; drug testing and background checks are standard.

Responsibilities

• Support utilities crews during underground water, sewer, and drainage installations.
• Follow directions of the utility foreman and equipment operators.
• Work in confined spaces after training at varying depths.
• Assist with trench boxes and pipe bedding of ductile, concrete, and steel piping.
• Assist during utility pipe repairs and general duties as assigned.
• Ensure safety by following SBCC policies and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
• Quality control to ensure pipes are clean and bedded to spec.

Skills

Basic math

Read grades

Lifting 50lbs

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

DOT medical certification possible

Drug test required

Job description

Sanders Brothers Construction is seeking a Pipe Layer to support water, sewer, and storm drain projects in the Charleston, SC area. The role involves assisting utilities crews, reading grades, and maintaining safe, efficient operations on site.

The candidate will follow foreman directions, work in confined spaces, and help with bedding, backfill, and pipe installation while upholding SBCC safety standards and quality control measures.