Operator
Bettendorf, IA · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Bettendorf, IA · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Henderson, NV · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Henderson, NV · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Eastwood, KY · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Eastwood, KY · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Sioux Falls, SD · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Sioux Falls, SD · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Bellevue, KY · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Bellevue, KY · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Riverside, MO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Riverside, MO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Centennial, CO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Centennial, CO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Lexington, KY · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Lexington, KY · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Zionsville, IN · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Zionsville, IN · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Centennial, CO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Centennial, CO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Sioux Falls, SD · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Sioux Falls, SD · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Bettendorf, IA · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Bettendorf, IA · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Mckinney, TX · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Mckinney, TX · On-site
$17 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
Operator
Riverside, MO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Operator
Riverside, MO · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up. Benefits * $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience ...
Hdpe Pipe Fusion information
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$15.14 - $17.33
1% of jobs
$17.33 - $19.51
2% of jobs
$19.51 - $21.70
5% of jobs
$21.70 - $23.89
10% of jobs
$24.83 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$23.89 - $26.07
16% of jobs
The median wage is $27.71 / hr.
$26.07 - $28.26
21% of jobs
$28.26 - $30.44
17% of jobs
$30.83 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$30.44 - $32.63
15% of jobs
$32.63 - $34.81
6% of jobs
$34.81 - $37
4% of jobs
$37 - $39.18
2% of jobs
$15
$28
$39
How much do hdpe pipe fusion jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for hdpe pipe fusion in the United States is $28.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is HDPE pipe fusion?
HDPE pipe fusion is a process of joining two pieces of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe together using heat and pressure. The most common method is butt fusion, where the pipe ends are heated and then pressed together to form a strong, seamless joint. This technique is widely used in water, gas, and industrial piping systems due to its durability and leak-proof results. Proper fusion ensures the pipeline maintains its integrity and can withstand high pressures and environmental stresses.
What are some common challenges faced by HDPE pipe fusion technicians on the job site?
HDPE Pipe Fusion Technicians often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, ensuring proper pipe alignment, and maintaining consistent fusion temperatures. Adhering to strict safety protocols and quality standards is crucial, as improper fusions can lead to leaks or system failures. Technicians also need to collaborate closely with construction crews and project managers to coordinate schedules and troubleshoot issues, making strong communication and problem-solving skills essential for success.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HDPE pipe fusion technician?
To thrive as an HDPE Pipe Fusion Technician, you need a solid understanding of pipe fusion techniques, mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with construction safety standards, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in using fusion machines, pipe cutters, and often certification from manufacturers or industry organizations like McElroy or PPI is essential. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure high-quality, leak-free joints and safe, efficient installation of HDPE piping systems in various construction environments.
What is the difference between Hdpe Pipe Fusion vs Pipe Fitter?
| Aspect | Hdpe Pipe Fusion | Pipe Fitter |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Fusion certification, safety training | Trade apprenticeship, safety training |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, industrial plants | Construction sites, industrial facilities |
| Industry Usage | Plumbing, gas, water systems | Plumbing, piping installation |
Hdpe Pipe Fusion specialists focus on joining high-density polyethylene pipes through fusion techniques, requiring specific certifications. Pipe Fitters install and maintain piping systems across various industries. While both work in piping environments, fusion technicians specialize in pipe joining methods, whereas pipe fitters handle overall installation and maintenance.
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Job description
Operator
Who We Are
Landmarc Environmental Systems, LLC (Landmarc) was conceived by a few environmental professionals, very experienced in both solid waste management and construction. Since then, Landmarc has grown dramatically into a multi-disciplined, vertically integrated landfill construction and service company. Our resources and unbeatable expertise enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the dynamics of the marketplace. We are one of the largest contractors in the nation to provide gas extraction, leachate collection, and operations and maintenance services for the landfill industry. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.lmenvsys.com/.
Our company offers a unique working environment that specializes in a wide variety of projects ranging from drilling landfill gas extraction wells, installing new pipe systems to collect landfill gas, HDPE fusion, dropping and setting pneumatic pumps. Your role will be to support the project needs, such as digging trench, HDPE pipe fusion, dirt hauling, and overall site dress up.
Benefits
- $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
- Life Insurance (Paid by the Company)
- Company Matching 40 IK
- Daily Per Diem (Lodging, Meals, Travel Expenses)
- Room for advancement within the Company
- Overtime available (40-75 HRS is typical)
- Benefits begin on the first day of employment
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Financial Security: Paid Time Off – PTO, Holidays, 401(k) with company match, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts
- Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
- Additional Benefits: From day one, disability insurance, an employee assistance program, Paid Parental Leave, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance to name a few
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Travel for extended periods of time - 4 weeks on, 1 week off
- Living in hotels & traveling between states 100% of the time
- Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain
- Ability to do heavy, manual work
- Lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds on a non-consistent basis
- Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely including on very odorous project sites
- Clean up work areas, clean and fuel vehicles, and equipment as necessary
- Available to work overtime and weekends if necessary
- Assist site supervisors with the materials and equipment needs and helping to collect supplies for projects
- Perform system construction activities in a safe and proper manner
- Fuse HDPE pipe ranging from 2"- 36"
Operator Responsibilities/Qualifications
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate and refill equipment as necessary
- Work with ground personnel in the excavation and installation process of laying pipe online and grade
- Ensure trench is excavated to the proper depth/grade
- Ability to grade on 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 slopes
- Cut grade with minimal time spent on excavating to ensure production is on schedule
- Conduct trench work, which meets 01 ISA requirements
- Operate Excavator, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings.
- Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Excavator
- Ability to step out of equipment and assist with groundwork if necessary
- Landfill construction experience preferred
- Oil and Gas pipeline experience
- 5+ years' experience in operating excavator, dozer, and articulated dump truck
If you are qualified, want a new opportunity and are looking for a solid future, send in your resume! And please, check out our website http://www.lmenvsys.com/.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability
Landmarc Environmental Systems maintains a drug-free workplace.