Pipelayer

Job Title: Pipelayer

Job Description

As a Pipelayer, you will assemble, install, and repair underground pipes, manholes, vaults, and fittings. This includes, but is not limited to, metallic and plastic pipe, ductile iron pipe, steel pipe, and concrete pipe for water, sewer, and drain work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the area where the pipe will lay by directing trenching and grading.
• Perform functions of a Laborer as required.
• Assist Equipment Operators in the placement of pipes.
• Direct equipment Operators with hand signals.
• Backfill around the pipe using hand tools.
• Set up and work with pipe lasers and transits.
• Locate and mark the correct position of pipe and fittings in an underground trench.
• Assemble and install valves, fittings, and pipes composed of metal, PVC, ductile, and concrete.
• Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, and plastic solvent cement.
• Test pipes for leakage.
• Measure and cut pipe.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction and pipe laying.
• Skill in operating an excavator.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments.
• Capability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic for inventory counting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Rigging and Signaling Certification.
• Confined Space Training Certification.
• Excavation & Awareness Training.
• OSHA 10-hour certification.
• 1-3 years of experience installing small and large-diameter pipes for water, sewer, storm drain, electrical, and communications.
• Ability to work in Washington, DC, Maryland, and the surrounding areas.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, sick leave, health insurance, vision and dental coverage.

Work Environment

The position involves working a mix of 10-hour and 8-hour day shifts. It requires a willingness to travel on the road around DMV utility projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fredericksburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.