Underground Utility Pipe Layer Assistant & Hillman

The Contractor Consultants; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Safety training

Career advancement tracks

Job summary

Coastal Pipeline Inc. is seeking an Underground Utility Pipe Layer Assistant & Hillman to join our Deerfield Beach crews. You will stage pipes, rig sections, assist with MJ fittings, and help maintain trench safety and site cleanliness.

With 2+ years in underground utilities, you’ll work alongside foremen and lead pipelayers across Broward and Palm Beach counties, earning weekly pay, bonuses, and family-style benefits in a stable, safety‑minded contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a Hillman, Tail Ditch Laborer, or Pipe Layer Assistant in underground utility construction.
• Working familiarity with underground piping systems (water main distribution, sanitary sewer gravity mains, storm drainage).
• Proven commitment to jobsite safety standards, with basic OSHA trenching, excavation, and shoring knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Pipe staging and trench assistance: stage DIP, PVC, and concrete storm pipes with the trench crew.
• Hillman and rigging support: safe rigging of pipe sections, valves, hydrants, and trench boxes.
• Material and fitting assembly: assist with MJ fittings, restraint glands, gaskets, lubrication, and alignment targets.
• Trench safety and shoring setup: maintain OSHA trench safety and install trench boxes and shoring.
• Inventory and material tracking: track daily materials, verify deliveries, report needs to foreman.
• Ditch maintenance and site cleanliness: grade bedding, clean trench bottoms, and perform backfill.

Skills

Hillman

Pipelayer Assistant

Rigging

Trench safety

Driver license

Material handling

South Florida experience

Job description

Underground Utility Pipe Layer Assistant & Hillman

Company Name: Coastal Pipeline Inc.

Location: Deerfield Beach, FL (Broward & Palm Beach Counties Regional Operations)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday (Overtime opportunities available based on project timelines)

Industry: Underground Utility Construction, Water Distribution, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Drainage, and Civil Sitework

Pay Scale: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour ($41,600.00 to $49,920.00 base annual equivalent) based on experience

Incentives: Dependable Weekly Pay Cycle, Performance & Annual Bonuses, Comprehensive Medical Insurance Packages, Paid Time Off, Ongoing Safety Training & Trade Advancement Tracks

The Opportunity

Coastal Pipeline Inc. is seeking a hardworking Underground Utility Pipe Layer Assistant & Hillman to join our elite underground utility crews operating across Deerfield Beach, Broward County, and Palm Beach County.

In this vital hands-on field role, you will work directly alongside Pipe Layer Foremen and main-line pipelayers—staging pipes, handling fittings, rigging materials for heavy equipment drops, and preparing trench bottoms for water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage installations. Working with a stable, family-owned utility contractor built on field craftsmanship and safety, you will gain technical experience with pressure pipe, gravity systems, and trench shoring setups. If you bring 2 or more years of experience as a hillman or pipelayer assistant in underground utilities, a strong safety mindset, and a desire to advance into a lead pipelayer or foreman role, Coastal Pipeline Inc. provides steady year-round work, weekly pay, and clear career growth tracks.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipe Staging & Trench Assistance: Handle, clean, inspect, and stage ductile iron (DIP), PVC (C900/SDR 26), and concrete storm pipes alongside the trench to ensure smooth placement by the pipe crew.
• Hillman & Rigging Support: Rig pipe sections, valves, hydrants, precast structures, and trench boxes safely using slings and chokers for excavator crane drops into active trenches.
• Material & Fitting Assembly: Assist top-man and lead pipelayer with mechanical joint (MJ) fittings, restraint glands, gaskets, lubrication, and laser alignment targets.
• Trench Safety & Shoring Setup: Maintain strict OSHA trench safety protocols—setting up trench boxes, aluminum hydraulic shoring, ladder access, and spoil pile setbacks.
• Inventory & Material Tracking: Track daily jobsite materials, verify delivery shipments, monitor fitting counts, and report supply needs to the pipe crew foreman.
• Ditch Maintenance & Site Cleanliness: Grade stone bedding, shovel trench bottoms, execute manual backfill compaction, and maintain a clean, safe jobsite environment.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required

• Utility Field Tenure: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a Hillman, Tail Ditch Laborer, or Pipe Layer Assistant in underground utility construction.
• System & Material Literacy: Working familiarity with underground utility piping systems (water main distribution, sanitary sewer gravity mains, storm drainage culverts, and fire mains).
• Safety & Trench Awareness: Proven commitment to jobsite safety standards, with basic knowledge of OSHA trenching, excavation, and shoring guidelines.
• Physical Endurance & Stamina: Ability to perform intensive physical labor, lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors in South Florida weather conditions over extended shifts.
• Mobility & Driver Credentials: Valid Driver License with reliable personal transportation to travel to regional job sites across Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

Preferred

• Regional Utility Experience: Prior field experience on municipal water, sewer, or storm drainage pipe crews in South Florida submarkets.
• Safety Credentials: Active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety card or Competent Person Trenching & Excavation training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Pay: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on underground utility experience, paid on a dependable weekly pay cycle.
• Overtime Earning Potential: Consistent availability for overtime hours based on project schedules and production goals.
• Bonus Upside: Annual and project performance-based bonus opportunities based on project completion success and safety records.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical insurance options to support individual and family health.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) allocations covering paid company holidays and earned vacation time.
• Career Advancement: Company-paid safety training, trench certifications, and clear internal advancement tracks to become a Lead Pipelayer or Crew Foreman.

About Coastal Pipeline Inc.

Coastal Pipeline Inc. is a premier family-owned underground utility firm specializing in water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, fire suppression, and site development across South Florida. We foster a supportive, team-first environment where every crew member is valued, respected, and provided with the equipment, safety gear, and training required to build a lasting career.

Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, technical trade skills, and verified underground utility performance records.