Pipelayer Position
We are seeking a skilled, safety-conscious Wet Utility Pipelayer to join our field crews on heavy civil and underground utility construction projects in the Maryland / DMV / Baltimore region. This hands-on craft role focuses on the accurate installation of water mains, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems, with primary responsibility for verifying drawings for fittings and material needs, ensuring all required materials are on hand, and pre-assembling fittings and assemblies where practical prior to the start of pipe-laying work. The Pipelayer works under the direction of the Foreman, coordinates closely with excavator operators and laborers, and contributes directly to high-quality, efficient production while maintaining strict adherence to safety, grade, specification, and material-readiness requirements.
Applicants who are interested in this position may complete the application form at pessoacon.com/careers and upload their resume.
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26 - $34 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, weekends as needed
Applicants who are interested in this position may complete the application form at pessoacon.com/careers and upload their resume.
Responsibilities:
- Verify construction drawings, profiles, and material take-offs before each run; confirm all fittings, valves, adapters, gaskets, joint restraint, manhole components, and specialty items are identified, staged, and ready.
- Pre-assemble fittings, valve assemblies, and any pipe sections that can be prepared ahead of excavation so installation proceeds without delay once the trench is ready.
- Lay and join pipe (ductile iron, PVC, HDPE, RCP, CMP, and other materials) for water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems according to plans and specifications.
- Prepare trench bottoms, place bedding material, and set pipe to precise grade and alignment using laser levels, string lines, and GPS as directed.
- Make watertight joints, install fittings, valves, hydrants, manholes, catch basins, cleanouts, and related appurtenances per manufacturer and project requirements.
- Assist with excavation support, shoring, trench boxes, and safe trench entry/exit practices.
- Perform or assist with backfill, compaction, and testing support (pressure, leakage, mandrel, CCTV coordination) around installed pipe.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, cut sheets, and grade stakes for pipe runs, structures, and fitting locations.
- Operate or assist with small tools, compactors, lasers, and occasionally light equipment under supervision.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area; protect installed work from damage; stage materials for continuous production.
- Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety rules; participate in daily briefings and hazard assessments.
- Communicate material shortages, drawing conflicts, grade problems, or quality issues promptly to the Foreman.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience laying water, sewer, and/or storm pipe on civil or utility projects (public works / municipal experience preferred).
- Proven ability to read drawings and identify fittings, valves, adapters, and material needs in advance of installation.
- Demonstrated skill setting pipe accurately to grade and alignment using laser, level, or GPS methods.
- Working knowledge of trench safety, shoring, and confined-space awareness.
- Physical ability to work in trenches, lift pipe sections and fittings, and perform outdoor work in varying weather.
- Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation to job sites in the Maryland / DMV / Baltimore area.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, material organization, and willingness to follow direction while contributing ideas for safer/more efficient methods.
- Experience with multiple pipe materials (DI, PVC, HDPE, RCP) and joint types, including restrained joints and mechanical couplings.
- Familiarity with manhole, catch basin, hydrant, and valve vault installation.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification; competent-person training for excavation.
- Ability to operate or assist with excavators, loaders, or compactors.
- Prior experience on Maryland / DMV public-works wet utility projects.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus on many crews.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Health, and dental insurance.
- 401(k)
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26 - $34 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, weekends as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pessoa Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All candidates are subject to pre-employment drug screening. Background checks are performed when working on contracts that require them. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Pessoa Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All candidates are subject to pre-employment drug screening. Background checks are performed when working on contracts that require them. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.