Underground Utility Pipelayer – Steady Year‑Round Work

McLain Site Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Safety-first culture

Job summary

McLain Site Solutions is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to join the underground utility team in Jacksonville, FL. You will be responsible for safe, accurate installation of underground utilities while working under the Pipe Crew Foreman.

Responsibilities include reading plans, maintaining line and grade with pipes, and coordinating with the Tailman and equipment operators to ensure efficient operations. This role requires physical effort on active construction sites and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of underground utility installation experience.
• Experience installing water, sewer, force main, and storm drainage systems.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility installation methods and practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, utility profiles, and cut sheets.
• Experience using pipe lasers and maintaining line and grade.
• Experience installing PVC, HDPE, ductile iron pipe (DIP), and reinforced concrete pipe (RCP).
• Strong understanding of trench safety, bedding, backfill, and compaction requirements.
• Ability to safely work inside trenches and around heavy equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a pipe crew.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install underground utility systems.
• Read and interpret utility plans, profiles, cut sheets, and construction drawings.
• Maintain proper line, grade, and elevation using pipe lasers, grade rods, and grade information.
• Lay PVC, HDPE, ductile iron pipe (DIP), reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), and related underground utility materials.
• Assemble pipe joints, install gaskets, fittings, valves, fire hydrants, manholes, catch basins, inlets, and utility structures.
• Verify trench depth, bedding, pipe alignment, backfill, and compaction meet project specifications.
• Work closely with the Tailman to ensure pipe joints are clean, properly prepared, and installed correctly.
• Direct equipment operators during pipe installation to ensure safe and accurate placement.
• Assist with pressure testing, gravity sewer testing, and utility inspections.
• Inspect materials before installation and report damaged or defective materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA regulations, and excavation safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Underground utility installation

Blueprints & cut sheets

Pipe installation

Trench safety

Communication

Line & grade

Quality workmanship

Team collaboration

Equipment coordination

Tools

Pipe lasers

Grade rods

Heavy equipment coordination

Job description

McLain Site Solutions is seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to join the underground utility team in Jacksonville, FL. You will be responsible for safe, accurate installation of underground utilities while working under the Pipe Crew Foreman.

Responsibilities include reading plans, maintaining line and grade with pipes, and coordinating with the Tailman and equipment operators to ensure efficient operations. This role requires physical effort on active construction sites and adherence to safety