Underground Water & Sewer Pipe Layer - Employee-Owned

mgccontractors; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC Contractors, Inc. is hiring a Pipe Layer to join our Texas Division in the San Antonio/New Braunfels area. This full-time role involves installing water and sewer lines, aligning pipes, and ensuring proper grade and flow.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of underground water/ sewer experience, with 3+ years preferred. The job requires working on construction sites, outdoors in all weather, and involves physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and climbing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience laying underground water lines, sanitary or storm sewers required.
• Three (3) plus years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical joint water line, bolt together water line, install air release valves and inline valves.
• Grade for flow of sewer line pipe.
• Lay ductile water line and PVC sewer pipe; set line and grade for water/sewer lines; backfill with proper compaction.
• Plans pipe installation or repair according to specifications.
• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements and specifications.
• Calculate and adjust grade using level and laser.
• Select type and size of pipe and related material according to job specs.
• Measure and mark pipes to required length for cutting and threading.
• Cut, thread, hammer, and weld pipe to specifications using tools.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints.
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement through potholing/excavation.
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce devices.
• Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Grout and clear manholes.
• Inspect and test installed systems and pipe lines via testing methods.
• Any and all other duties assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MGC Contractors, Inc. is hiring a Pipe Layer to join our Texas Division in the San Antonio/New Braunfels area. This full-time role involves installing water and sewer lines, aligning pipes, and ensuring proper grade and flow.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of underground water/ sewer experience, with 3+ years preferred. The job requires working on construction sites, outdoors in all weather, and involves physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and climbing.