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Pipe Foreman jobs are open across pipeline construction, water and wastewater utilities, oil and gas, and industrial contracting, from journeyman-level promotions to senior field supervisory roles, with specializations in underground utility installation, gas distribution, and large-diameter water main work. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Underground Utility Pipe Crew – Pipelayer, Hillman, Tailman & Pipe Foreman
Lapin Services is hiring experienced underground utility professionals for our construction crews in Central Florida.
We are interested in candidates with experience as pipelayers, hillmen, tailmen, lead pipelayers, utility installers, working foremen, and pipe foremen. Placement and pay will depend on demonstrated field experience and the level of responsibility you can handle independently.
Our crews perform sewer, water, storm drainage, force main, lift-station piping, septic, grease trap system, and related underground utility construction.
What You’ll Do
Install sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, force main, and related underground piping.
Perform trench preparation, bedding, pipe placement, jointing, alignment, backfill, and compaction.
Set pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, inlets, catch basins, tanks, wet wells, and related structures.
Use pipe lasers, levels, grade rods, benchmarks, and elevations to maintain proper line and grade.
Read construction plans, profiles, details, and field markings appropriate to your experience level.
Coordinate closely with excavator operators, truck drivers, and other crew members to maintain production.
Identify utility conflicts, grade problems, unsafe conditions, and material issues before they create rework or delays.
Operate construction equipment, pumps, compactors, tools, and company vehicles when trained and authorized.
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite.
Complete required timekeeping, photographs, safety forms, and field documentation.
Lead or train crew members when hired into a lead or foreman-level position.
Required Qualifications
At least two years of recent underground utility pipe-crew experience.
Experience with sewer, water, storm drainage, force main, or comparable underground piping.
Working knowledge of trench preparation, bedding, pipe installation, jointing, backfill, and compaction.
Ability to work safely around excavation equipment and open trenches.
Ability to perform strenuous outdoor construction work in Florida conditions.
Valid, insurable driver’s license.
Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Willingness to perform hands-on fieldwork regardless of prior title.
Ability to use a mobile phone or tablet for basic field documentation.
Pipelayer / Lead-Level Experience
Candidates considered for pipelayer or lead-level placement should have experience with:
Installing pipe accurately to line and grade.
Pipe lasers, levels, grade rods, benchmarks, and elevations.
Reading plans, profiles, and utility details.
Identifying field conflicts and installation problems.
Coordinating effectively with equipment operators and supporting crew members.
Pipe Foreman Experience
Candidates considered for pipe foreman placement should be able to:
Lead an underground utility pipe crew.
Plan and communicate daily work.
Read plans and establish layout, grade, and elevations.
Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, inspections, and production.
Maintain field documentation and production records.
Enforce safe work practices.
Work directly with the crew as a hands-on field leader.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of underground utility experience.
Experience with sewer, water, storm, force mains, lift stations, septic, or grease trap systems.
Experience setting manholes, inlets, catch basins, tanks, wet wells, valves, and fittings.
Excavator, skid-steer, loader, or compaction-equipment experience.
OSHA 10, trench-safety, competent-person, confined-space, CPR, or first-aid training.
CDL Class A or B.
Bilingual English and Spanish communication ability.
Benefits
Health insurance with 50% of the employee-only premium covered.
Vision and dental available.
401(k) for eligible employees.
Five paid holidays after 90 days.
Seven paid personal days after six months.
Referral bonuses.
Employee discounts.
Growth opportunities.
Long-term employment opportunity with an established company.
Location
Lapin Services
3031 40th Street
Orlando, FL 32839
This is a field-based position. Employees report to the Orlando yard and travel to assigned jobsites with the crew.
Schedule
Full-time construction position with an early-morning schedule. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on project workload and field conditions. Projects are primarily located throughout Central Florida.
Underground Utility Pipe Crew – Pipelayer, Hillman, Tailman & Pipe Foreman
Lapin Services is hiring experienced underground utility professionals for our construction crews in Central Florida.
We are interested in candidates with experience as pipelayers, hillmen, tailmen, lead pipelayers, utility installers, working foremen, and pipe foremen. Placement and pay will depend on demonstrated field experience and the level of responsibility you can handle independently.
Our crews perform sewer, water, storm drainage, force main, lift-station piping, septic, grease trap system, and related underground utility construction.
What You’ll Do
Install sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, force main, and related underground piping.
Perform trench preparation, bedding, pipe placement, jointing, alignment, backfill, and compaction.
Set pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, inlets, catch basins, tanks, wet wells, and related structures.
Use pipe lasers, levels, grade rods, benchmarks, and elevations to maintain proper line and grade.
Read construction plans, profiles, details, and field markings appropriate to your experience level.
Coordinate closely with excavator operators, truck drivers, and other crew members to maintain production.
Identify utility conflicts, grade problems, unsafe conditions, and material issues before they create rework or delays.
Operate construction equipment, pumps, compactors, tools, and company vehicles when trained and authorized.
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite.
Complete required timekeeping, photographs, safety forms, and field documentation.
Lead or train crew members when hired into a lead or foreman-level position.
Required Qualifications
At least two years of recent underground utility pipe-crew experience.
Experience with sewer, water, storm drainage, force main, or comparable underground piping.
Working knowledge of trench preparation, bedding, pipe installation, jointing, backfill, and compaction.
Ability to work safely around excavation equipment and open trenches.
Ability to perform strenuous outdoor construction work in Florida conditions.
Valid, insurable driver’s license.
Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Willingness to perform hands-on fieldwork regardless of prior title.
Ability to use a mobile phone or tablet for basic field documentation.
Pipelayer / Lead-Level Experience
Candidates considered for pipelayer or lead-level placement should have experience with:
Installing pipe accurately to line and grade.
Pipe lasers, levels, grade rods, benchmarks, and elevations.
Reading plans, profiles, and utility details.
Identifying field conflicts and installation problems.
Coordinating effectively with equipment operators and supporting crew members.
Pipe Foreman Experience
Candidates considered for pipe foreman placement should be able to:
Lead an underground utility pipe crew.
Plan and communicate daily work.
Read plans and establish layout, grade, and elevations.
Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, inspections, and production.
Maintain field documentation and production records.
Enforce safe work practices.
Work directly with the crew as a hands-on field leader.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of underground utility experience.
Experience with sewer, water, storm, force mains, lift stations, septic, or grease trap systems.
Experience setting manholes, inlets, catch basins, tanks, wet wells, valves, and fittings.
Excavator, skid-steer, loader, or compaction-equipment experience.
OSHA 10, trench-safety, competent-person, confined-space, CPR, or first-aid training.
CDL Class A or B.
Bilingual English and Spanish communication ability.
Benefits
Health insurance with 50% of the employee-only premium covered.
Vision and dental available.
401(k) for eligible employees.
Five paid holidays after 90 days.
Seven paid personal days after six months.
Referral bonuses.
Employee discounts.
Growth opportunities.
Long-term employment opportunity with an established company.
Location
Lapin Services
3031 40th Street
Orlando, FL 32839
This is a field-based position. Employees report to the Orlando yard and travel to assigned jobsites with the crew.
Schedule
Full-time construction position with an early-morning schedule. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on project workload and field conditions. Projects are primarily located throughout Central Florida.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pipe foreman jobs.
- Minimum 5 years of pipe installation or utility construction field experience
- OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification
- Competent person certification for trenching and excavation
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate or oversee heavy equipment
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and project specifications
- Demonstrated ability to manage field crews and coordinate with project managers
Tips for Your Pipe Foreman Job Search
Tailor your resume to field metrics
Pipe foreman hiring managers want to see crew size, footage of pipe laid, and project scale on your resume. Replace vague duties like 'supervised installation' with concrete field outputs tied to the project type and pipe material.
List every relevant certification upfront
OSHA 30, confined space entry, trenching and excavation competent-person, and any state-issued utility or gas operator certifications belong in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills list employers skim past.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pipe foreman openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by pipe material and system type
Filter openings by the specific systems you know, whether that is HDPE, ductile iron, PVC, or gas distribution. Hiring managers on specialized projects screen out generalists fast, so a targeted application beats a broad one every time.
Prep for safety culture interview questions
Expect detailed questions about how you handle toolbox talks, trench inspections, and near-miss reporting. Walk through a real incident or close call you managed, what your decision was, and what the outcome looked like on the jobsite.
Negotiate schedule and per diem before you accept
Many pipe foreman roles involve travel or remote project sites with per diem and rotation schedules. Clarify the rotation, travel reimbursement structure, and overtime expectations during the offer conversation, not after you have already started.
Pipe Foreman Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pipe foremans?
Allan Myers, J+M Infrastructure, and SIVALLS are hiring the most pipe foremans right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large infrastructure, municipal utility, and energy corridor projects in those states.
How many pipe foreman jobs are remote?
About 0% of pipe foreman openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, jobsite nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are project coordination, estimating support, and scheduling functions attached to a foreman title at larger contractors.
How do you become a pipe foreman?
Most pipe foremans start as laborers or helpers, then advance through apprenticeship or on-the-job experience as a journeyman pipefitter, plumber, or utility installer. From there, earning an OSHA 30 and a competent-person certification for trenching positions you for a lead or foreman role. Demonstrating that you can manage a crew, read plans, and hit production targets is what moves you into the title.
Can you get hired as a pipe foreman with limited supervisory experience?
Yes, some contractors promote strong journeyman-level performers into working foreman roles where you still swing tools while learning crew management. To stand out with limited supervisory background, emphasize any informal leadership you have done, such as training new hires, calling out safety hazards, or coordinating with inspectors, and pair it with current certifications that show you are ready for the responsibility.
What does the pipe foreman interview process look like?
Most pipe foreman interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your field background and certifications, followed by an in-person or site meeting with a superintendent or project manager. Expect scenario questions on how you handle schedule pressure, equipment breakdowns, and safety violations. Some contractors include a practical walk-through of drawings or a site visit to assess your ability to read conditions and make real-time decisions.
Where can I find and apply to pipe foreman jobs?
You can find and apply to pipe foreman jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and the project types you know, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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