Traveling Pipelayer

Job Title: Traveling Pipelayer

Job Description

We are seeking a strong and experienced Pipelayer with over 2 years of experience in underground utilities. This is a traveling position that offers opportunities for overtime, with hotel accommodation and per diem expenses covered.

Responsibilities

• Excavate and grade trenches using hand tools or in coordination with heavy equipment operators.
• Lay, align, and join pipes made of PVC, steel, concrete, and other materials.
• Cut pipes to required lengths using saws or pipe cutters.
• Install fittings, valves, and seals to ensure tight connections.
• Set and check pipe elevations and alignment using lasers, levels, and grade stakes.
• Backfill and compact trenches after installations are complete.
• Inspect pipelines for defects, leaks, or misalignment before covering.
• Follow safety standards and regulations related to excavation and confined spaces.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications.
• Communicate with supervisors and crew members to ensure timely project completion.

Essential Skills

• Experience with underground utility work, including sewer systems and wastewater.
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, excavation, stormwater, and civil construction.
• Proficiency in storm drain and pipe laying.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as excavators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate heavy equipment effectively and safely.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees with opportunities and career advancement. Celebrate achievements with annual Christmas parties featuring exciting prizes. Enjoy rewards for great work, including pay rate increases. Benefit from comprehensive packages, including 401K options, upon transitioning from contract to hire.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment in one of the most respected organizations in the industry. Established in 1989, the company operates with core values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Continuous Improvement

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Johnson City, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Johnson City,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026.

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.