Water and Sewer Pipeline Construction Technician

Job overview

The Water and Sewer Pipeline Construction Technician role is onsite in Toano, VA; the description identifies Newport News, VA as the work location. Pay is $23–$26 per hour. The role contributes to critical civil infrastructure through water, sewer, and utility pipeline work. The technician installs and maintains underground piping systems, translating plans and specifications into accurate installations. The work supports safe, efficient delivery of utility construction projects through coordinated fieldwork, inspections, and basic maintenance.

What you'll do

• Excavate trenches and prepare work areas
• lay, fit, and align pipes to line and grade
• make utility connections to mains, sewer lines, and other systems
• conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance
• coordinate tasks with crew members and partner trades
• follow safety standards and maintain a neat, hazard-free site.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

water and sewer pipeline construction technician

toano va

newport news va

express employment professionals

$23–$26/hr

underground piping

water utilities

sewer lines

pipefitting

blueprints

outdoor work

civil infrastructure

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent is listed; vocational training is a plus. Prior pipelaying or general construction experience is preferred.

About the employer

Express Employment Professionals - Newport News is hiring for this role. Industry: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.