Water/Sewer Utility Pipelayer

The Contractor Consultants; Spanish Fort (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TLS Construction LLC is seeking a Water/Sewer Utility Pipelayer — Civil Infrastructure and Utility Specialist in Spanish Fort, AL. You will install gravity sewer, storm drain, and water distribution piping as part of our field operations team, with a stable five-day work week onsite.

The role requires precision, ability to read plans, and familiarity with trench safety and OSHA standards. You will work with PVC, ductile iron, and concrete piping, coordinating with heavy equipment operators, and

Qualifications

• Proven field experience in underground utility pipe installation.
• Able to work onsite full-time in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA excavation standards and open-trench safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Install gravity sewer, storm drain, and water distribution piping systems safely.
• Interpret construction plans and layouts to match line/grade specs.
• Set up pipe lasers, transit levels, and grade sticks for trench slopes.
• Assemble and join PVC, ductile iron, and concrete pipes.
• Collaborate with heavy equipment operators for trench work.
• Maintain safety in open excavations using shielding/shoring equipment.
• Inspect piping materials for defects before installation.

Skills

Pipe installation

Plan reading

OSHA safety

Field experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe lasers

Transit levels

Grade sticks

Job description

Water/Sewer Utility Pipelayer — Civil Infrastructure and Utility Specialist for TLS Construction LLC

Job Overview

• Company: TLS Construction LLC
• Salary/Pay Rate: $20 to $25 per hour (Plus Project Completion Bonuses)
• Location: Spanish Fort, Alabama (Onsite), Mobile, Alabama, Pensacola Florida
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Schedule: 5 Days a Week, Monday – Friday (No Weekends)
• Project Scope: Residential and Commercial Civil Construction
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital field professional executing critical gravity sewer, storm drain, and water distribution piping installations. Operating within our Field Operations division, you will directly impact the structural foundation of our local civil projects. This position provides a stable, five-day work week with an organization that deeply values its team and supports a healthy work-life balance.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Install gravity sewer, storm drain, and water distribution piping systems safely and efficiently.
• Interpret construction plans and engineering layouts to execute precise line and grade specifications.
• Set up and utilize pipe lasers, transit levels, and grade sticks to verify accurate trench slopes.
• Assemble, join, and secure various pipe types including PVC, ductile iron, and concrete variants.
• Collaborate with heavy equipment operators to guide safe trench excavations and precise bedding placement.
• Maintain rigorous safety protocols within open excavations, utilizing trench shields and shoring systems properly.
• Inspect delivered piping materials for defects or structural damage prior to final field installation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven, precision-minded and detail oriented professional field experience specializing in underground utility pipe installation.
• Demonstrated ability to manually work onsite full-time in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA excavation standards and open-trench safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 2 or more years of dedicated experience in civil infrastructure or heavy utility contracting.
• Comfortable in physically demanding role
• Strong communication and desire for long term growth
• Comfortable completing tasks independently
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Practical understanding of trench lasers, grade calculations, and civil construction blueprints.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation paired with weekly pay cycles and overtime potential.
• Performance-driven Project Completion Bonuses.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) retirement savings program equipped with a company matching contribution.
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off encompassing designated holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Essential safety equipment provided entirely by the company, including helmets and protective gloves.
• Opportunity to work alongside modern, well-maintained civil engineering equipment fleets.

About Us

TLS Construction LLC is a premier civil and heavy construction contractor delivering high-quality residential and commercial development projects. We operate under a family-oriented business culture where our leaders are intelligent, supportive, and genuinely invested in our team’s well-being. While our field work is physically demanding, we protect our crew’s personal time by enforcing strict five-day schedules with zero weekend requirements. Learn more at www.tlsconstruction.net.

TLS Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.