Pipe Layer

Elite Site Work is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Pipe Layer to join our team for underground utility installations in the Branson/Springfield area. *Job Title:* Underground Utility Pipe Layer *Company:* Elite Site Work *Pay Range:* $26.00 – $30.00 per hour (Based on experience) *Job Type:* Full-time *Location:* Branson / Springfield, MO area (Must have reliable transportation to regional job sites) *Job Summary* We are looking for a skilled and dependable Underground Utility Pipe Layer specialized in water and sewer systems. You will work directly on new development jobsites within the Branson/Springfield region, ensuring that water mains, sanitary sewers, and storm drainage systems are installed safely, accurately, and strictly to blueprint specifications. *Key Responsibilities*

• Pipe Installation: Lay, align, and position sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water main pipes in trenches according to grade and slope requirements.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret civil blueprints, construction plans, and grade stakes to determine exact layout, invert elevations, and required materials.
• Jointing & Assembly: Securely connect pipe sections using proper couplings, gaskets, clamps, or glue depending on the material (PVC, DIP, RCP).
• Grade Control: Use pipe lasers, line levels, and transit levels to ensure precise slopes for gravity-fed sewer networks.
• Trench Safety & Prep: Assist operators in grading trenches, managing bedding material (stone/sand), and ensuring strict adherence to OSHA trench safety guidelines (shoring, shielding, sloping).
• Collaboration: Work closely with heavy equipment operators, trackhoes, and loaders to safely guide pipe placement and backfilling operations.

*Required Qualifications & Experience*

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of dedicated pipe-laying experience, with a heavy focus on water lines and sewer systems.
• Environment: Proven track record working on new development/subdivision sites or large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with utility lasers, grade instruments, and basic hand/power tools used in underground construction.
• Physical Endurance: Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs consistently, climb in and out of trenches, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Safety Mindset: Strong working knowledge of OSHA excavation standards and trench safety protocols.
• Reliability: Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to travel to local job sites.

*What We Offer*

• Competitive hourly wage ($26–$30/hr) with room for growth.
• Steady workload on long-term new development projects.
• A supportive crew and safety-first work environment.

Expected hours: 30.0 – 60.0 per week