Pipe Crew Member (Pipelayer / Utility Laborer)

***Please only apply once in your preferred locations, multiple applications will not be considered***

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Pipe Crew Member to join our underground utilities team in Sarasota, FL. We have multiple jobs and you may travel from Manatee to Charlotte County. In this role, you will work layout, excavation, installation, and backfilling operations for water, sewer, and storm drain systems. The ideal candidate has experience working in trenches, understands pipe alignment, and prioritizes safety above all else.

We are proud to be a Fair Chance employer. We evaluate all candidates on a case-by-case basis and actively encourage individuals with past convictions or justice-system involvement to apply

Responsibilities

• Install Infrastructure: Lay, align, and connect water mains, sanitary sewers, and storm drains.
• Maintain Grade: Assist the foreman with reading grade stakes and setting up pipe lasers.
• Secure Joints: Seal joints using glue, cement, gaskets, or specialized fusing equipment.
• Support Excavation: Guide heavy machinery operators and manually dig or grade trench bottoms.
• Ensure Safety: Install trench shields, shoring, and sloping systems to meet OSHA regulations.
• Site Maintenance: Clear debris, load/unload materials, and maintain tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of underground utility or wet utility construction experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, understand grade stakes, and use pipe lasers.
• Physical Ability: Able to lift 75+ lbs, climb ladders, bend, and work in deep trenches.
• Environment: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and confined spaces.
• Requirements: Reliable transportation, and ability to pass a drug screen.
• Certifications: OSHA 10-Hour or Confined Space Entry certifications are a major plus but NOT required!!

Working at Deme Construction offers a supportive, family-oriented environment focused on civil construction, excavation, and roadwork across Florida’s Gulf Coast. Employees benefit from hands-on learning, opportunities for career growth within a locally owned company, and a focus on safety and team culture, according to their careers site.