Pipelayer Specialist - Wastewater

CDL BREAKTHROUGH BONUS PROGRAM

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Pipelayer Specialist: A role in the City of Newport News Public Works Department responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining sanitary sewer systems across the city.

• Pipelayer: $37,843.00 – $62,441.00
• Pipelayer Specialist: $39,924.00 – $66,875.00

• Read site plans and prepare neighborhoods for new line installations.
• Use lasergrade equipment to align sections of pipe with precision.
• Operate excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, rollers, loaders, and advanced surveying tools.
• Construct manholes from the ground up.
• Troubleshoot collapsed sewer lines beneath busy roadways, coordinating traffic control and ensuring safe sites.
• Respond to emergencies and represent the city's commitment to quality and service.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For Pipelayer: 1-2 years of directly related work experience.
• For Pipelayer Specialist: 5-7 years of directly related work experience with sanitary sewer assets and 1-2 years of lead worker or supervisor experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Commitment, Caring, Collaboration.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Maximize employee potential.

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) permit within 60 days of hire.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training including Incident Command System.
• Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Flagger and Basic Work Zone Traffic Control training.
• Physical ability to lift or move items weighing 20–50 pounds.

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