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Who We Are

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

Industry-Leading Insurance & Benefits

We maintain a flexible and results-driven environment built on trust. To fully support our professionals and their families, we offer a premier compensation and benefits package:

  • 100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare: $0 premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, completely covering you and your entire family.
  • Extended Year-End Rest: PTO plus an annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
  • Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match, alongside annual raises and performance bonuses.
  • Advanced Wellness: $0 telemedicine access and 24/7 personal nurse/EAP support networks.
  • Top-Tier Culture: Work within a collaborative environment consistently named a “Best Place to Work” in the Southeast.

Job Overview

The Pipeline Pipelayer / Pipe Fitter is a skilled field position responsible for the installation, alignment, joining, and fitting of pipe, fittings, valves, and appurtenances on pipeline and underground utility construction projects. Working closely with equipment operators, laborers, and the Foreman, this role ensures pipe is installed to proper line and grade, joints are made correctly, and work meets project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Pipe Installation: Lay, align, and join pipe in the trench to specified line and grade using lasers, grade rods, string lines, or GPS, including bedding preparation and haunching.
  • Fitting & Assembly: Measure, cut, bevel, and fit pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants, and service connections, and assemble mechanical, push-on, restrained, and flanged joints to manufacturer and project specifications.
  • Tie-Ins & Testing Support: Assist with tie-ins to existing mains, installation of thrust blocks and restraints, and preparation for pressure or leakage testing and disinfection.
  • Crew Coordination: Communicate with equipment operators using hand signals and radio during pipe lowering and placement, and direct laborers in staging and preparing pipe and materials.
  • Quality & Reporting: Inspect pipe and materials for damage before installation, verify grades and elevations, and report installed quantities and field issues to the Foreman.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience laying or fitting pipe on pipeline, underground utility, or heavy civil construction projects. Experience with ductile iron, PVC, HDPE, or steel pipe is preferred.
  • Travel & Location: Must live within a commutable distance to the job site and be willing to work out of town during the week. Note: Travel per diem is provided, and crews are home on the weekends.
  • Technical Skills: Ability to read a tape measure, grade stakes, and cut sheets, with working knowledge of lasers, grade-checking tools, pipe saws, and joint assembly methods. Basic plan reading is a strong plus.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods in outdoor conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, kneel, crouch, climb, and work safely in trenches and active construction areas.
  • Safety Mindset: A strict commitment to company safety policies and OSHA standards, including PPE, excavation and trench safety, confined spaces, rigging and lifting, and safe work around heavy equipment.
  • Compliance: Must be authorized to work in the US and pass a pre-employment drug screening/physical.

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