New

Earth and Utility Pipe Layer

Elite Surface Infrastructure

$30.00 - $36.00/Hr

dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Colorado, Englewood

115 Inverness Dr East, Suite 100 (Show on map)

Sep 17, 2025

Earth & Utility Pipe Layer

Department: Earth & Utility

Job Status: Full Time/Weather Dependent

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: TBD

Grade/Level: $30.00 - $36.00/Hr

Amount of Travel Required: Limited

Positions Supervised: N/A

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays. 7:00am to 5:30pm, hours & days can vary based upon Owner/GC requirements and workload.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan & 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Elite Surface Infrastructure Overview

Elite Surface Infrastructure (ESI) is a growing company located in Englewood Colorado and has been working along the Colorado front range since 1998. ESI is one of the largest construction companies in Colorado that self-performs a variety of services including Underground Utilities, Milling, Asphalt, Paving, Grading, Concrete, and Earthwork for Infrastructure and Infrastructure Improvement Projects in the commercial, municipal, and federal sectors.

POSITION SUMMARY

Install underground pipes for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches by hand while using a transit or pipe laser, inspect pipe for defects, position pipe, and seal joints.

The ideal candidate will have wet utility experience and the starting wage will be determined based on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

*	Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
*	Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
*	Setup or use instruments such as smart levels, lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
*	Train or supervise others in laying pipe.
*	Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement with hand tools or with the assistance of heavy equipment.
*	Cut pipes to required lengths.
*	Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, glue, or soap.
*	Install or repair sanitary or storm water sewer structures or pipe systems.
*	Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
*	Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
*	Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
*	Pour and finish concrete to create the manhole base, or install prefabricated manhole bases, sections, cones, rings, and lids to the required elevations.
*	Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
*	Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
*	Operate walk-behind trench compaction equipment, such as plate compactors, rollers, or jumping jacks.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: 5 years related experience in field and office

Other Requirements: Clean Driving record and the ability to pass a background investigation, and drug screening. Able to access State & Federal Facilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lift/Carry

Stand	F (Frequently)
Walk	F (Frequently)
Sit	F (Frequently)
Handling/Fingering	O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward	F (Frequently)
Reach Above Shoulder	O (Occasionally)
Climb	O (Occasionally)
Crawl	O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel	O (Occasionally)
Bend	F (Frequently)

10 lbs. or less	O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
51-100 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Over 100 lbs.	N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less	O (Occasionally)
13-25 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs.	O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (hard hat, eye & ear protection, safety vest, gloves, dust mask or respirator, fall protection gear, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor with varying weather conditions and degrees of temperature.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participating Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.