What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Pipe Layer position at C.A. Murren and Sons?
Traveling Pipe Layer
Southeast Region (GA, SC, NC, TN, FL Panhandle)
Are you someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time? Do you enjoy working outdoors, staying hands-on, and seeing the results of your work every day? Are you someone who can read plans, understand grade, and consistently deliver high-quality pipe installation in the field? If you enjoy working with a crew, solving problems, and maintaining a strong pace while keeping safety top of mind, we’d like to hear from you.
We are seeking Traveling Pipe Layers with experience in heavy civil construction, specifically underground utilities. This role requires someone who understands trenching, grading, and pipe installation, and who can work with a crew to execute safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project goals across multiple job sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Install storm drain, sanitary sewer, and waterline systems according to plans and specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, cuts, fills, and elevations
- Set up and operate pipe lasers, transits, grade rods, and line levels
- Establish and maintain proper line and grade for pipe installation
- Ensure trenches are properly prepared, including excavation, bedding, and shoring
- Follow OSHA guidelines for trenching, sloping, and soil conditions
- Adjust work methods based on varying soil types and field conditions
- Install pipe to proper alignment and grade to ensure watertight and structurally sound systems
- Assist with setting structures, including manholes and inlets
- Ensure proper backfill and compaction to maintain pipe integrity
- Work with Foreman and crew to maintain production goals and minimize rework
- Troubleshoot field challenges and help implement efficient solutions
- Maintain a strong pace of work while ensuring safety and quality standards are met
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in heavy civil construction
- Experience installing underground utilities (storm, sewer, water
- Strong understanding of trenching, grading, and pipe installation practice
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and grade stakes
- Experience using pipe lasers and grading tools
- Basic math skills and understanding of elevations and slopes
- Ability to work in varying weather and job site conditions
- Willingness to travel throughout the Southeast
Requirements
- Must have valid driver's license
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening program
- Subject to a background screening process
C.A. Murren & Sons is a full-service, well established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the Southeast. Our philosophy is to focus on both the human element and the high quality, sustainable construction that makes us who we are. We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C. A. Murren a team and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves in over 40 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry. We have an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K match! We also have a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals. We are seeking Traveling Pipe Layers with 2 years of heavy civil construction experience. These positions support projects throughout the Southeast with paid per diem. If you are passionate about construction and have experience installing underground utilities in a fast-paced field environment, please apply below. Also, please check out our company.
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