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Job Title: Pipe Layer

Job Description

Prepare the area, laying pipe, and directing trenching and grading. Perform tasks such as digging ditches and installing pipes using pipe lasers and transits. Accurately locate and mark the correct position of pipes and fittings in an underground trench. Must be open to travel in the southeast with hotel and per diem provided.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in pipe laying and civil operations.

+ Experience in trenching and trench digging.

+ Knowledge of underground utilities, wastewater, and storm drains.

+ Ability to handle hand and power tools efficiently.

+ Expertise in grading, erosion control, and heavy equipment operation.

+ Understanding of earthworks and concrete work.

+ Ability to shoot grade and experience with gravity sewer pipes.

+ Effective communication with Heavy Equipment Operators for pipe placement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience installing large diameter pipes for water, sewer, and storm drains.

Why Work Here?

We offer a generous benefits package that includes an entire week off for Christmas, paid, along with 9 PTO days and 7 paid holidays each year. Employees receive 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for single coverage, and 80% for a family plan, in addition to a 401k plan.

Work Environment

Work with a team in an outdoor setting handling various heavy equipment and tools. Embrace a collaborative environment where safety and precision are prioritized. Expect hands-on work with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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.