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Pipe Layer

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Bultsma Excavating Inc

Grand Rapids, MI (In Person)

$57,200 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Position Overview We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Pipe Layer / Skilled Laborer to join our field crew. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with heavy equipment operators to install underground utilities including watermains, storm sewers, and sanitary sewer systems.
Key Responsibilities Utility Installation:
Lay, align, and position sections of PVC, concrete, or ductile iron pipe for shallow and deep sewer/watermain systems.
Grade Checking:
Use laser levels, transit levels, and grade rods to ensure precise trench depth and pipe slope orientation.
Equipment Support:
Assist heavy equipment operators by rigging pipes, guiding excavation, and signaling from the ground.
Trench Safety:
Strictly adhere to OSHA safety standards, ensuring proper utilization of trench boxes, shoring, and PPE.
Site Prep & Maintenance:
Hand-shoveling, bedding pipe with aggregate, compacting backfill material, and maintaining a clean, safe job site.
Qualifications & Skills Experience:
2+ years of hands-on experience in underground utility construction and pipelaying.
Physical Stamina:
Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs regularly, work on your feet in various weather conditions (heat, cold, mud, rain), and navigate uneven terrain.
Technical Knowledge:
Ability to read blueprints/civil plans and experience using pipe lasers is a major plus.
Reliability:
Valid driver's license and dependable transportation to travel to various job sites around West Michigan.
Team Mindset:
A positive attitude, a strong commitment to workplace safety, and excellent communication skills. What We Offer (Benefits) Competitive hourly wage with consistent overtime opportunities during busy season Comprehensive Health Insurance Dental Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with
Company Matching Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person