Pipe Layer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Pipe Layer to join our construction team. The Pipe Layer will assemble, install, and align pipes for storm drains, sanitary sewers, water mains, and other underground utility systems. This role requires strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lay and align pipes for water, sewer, drainage, and other utility systems according to project specifications.
• Excavate, grade, and prepare trenches manually or using machinery.
• Check slopes, elevations, and pipe grades to ensure proper installation.
• Connect and seal joints using appropriate tools, gaskets, or cement.
• Install manholes, catch basins, and other related structures.
• Operate or work alongside heavy equipment operators during trenching and backfilling.
• Follow safety guidelines and use proper protective equipment at all times.
• Assist with general labor tasks and support the construction crew as needed.
• Inspect pipes and materials for quality and compliance before installation.

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pipe Layer or in underground utility installation preferred.
• Knowledge of pipe systems, grades, and construction safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Physical stamina to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in trenches, confined spaces, and around heavy equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL may be preferred for some projects).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role on a construction site.

• Significant physical exertion, including navigating active construction areas with uneven terrain, temporary and permanent stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and personnel hoists.
• Constant standing, walking, and performing repetitive physical tasks daily.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting and/or moving of objects over 50 pounds with assistance or team lifting techniques.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching (above and below shoulder level).
• Sufficient physical dexterity and balance to work safely at various heights and in confined spaces.
• Visual acuity (including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus) for tasks such as reading instructions, operating equipment, and ensuring safety.
• Adequate hearing (with or without assistive devices) to understand instructions and warnings in a noisy environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this role at a Clark Construction site.

• Regular outdoor work with exposure to varying and potentially extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic.
• Loud noise levels requiring consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection.
• Adherence to all Clark Construction’s comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Frequent requirement to work more than 40 hours per week due to project deadlines and client requirements.