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Amteck, LLC

Traveling Journeyman Electrician - SLC

Savannah, GA · On-site

$25.75 - $35.50/hr

Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground ... Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader ...

Amteck, LLC

Traveling Journeyman Electrician - SLC

Pooler, GA · On-site

$25.25 - $34.50/hr

Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground ... Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader ...

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How much do underground contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for underground contractor in Rincon, GA is $22.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $25.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an underground contractor?

Underground contractors are specialized construction professionals who install, repair, and maintain infrastructure systems below ground level. This includes utilities such as water and sewer lines, storm drains, electrical conduits, and telecommunications cables. They are responsible for tasks like trenching, pipe laying, and ensuring projects comply with safety and regulatory standards. Underground contractors often work with municipalities, utility companies, and private developers to ensure essential services are safely and efficiently delivered to homes and businesses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an underground contractor?

To thrive as an Underground Contractor, you need strong knowledge of excavation, utility installation, and safety regulations, often supported by relevant licenses or certifications in construction or heavy equipment operation. Familiarity with tools such as trenchers, backhoes, pipe lasers, and project management software is essential. Problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for coordinating crews and managing unexpected site challenges. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

What are some common challenges faced by underground contractors on construction projects?

Underground contractors often encounter challenges such as unexpected subsurface conditions, utility conflicts, and coordinating with other trades working above ground. Managing groundwater, ensuring worker safety in confined spaces, and maintaining project timelines despite weather or permitting delays are also typical hurdles. Effective communication with project managers, engineers, and municipal inspectors is crucial to address these issues quickly and keep the project on track.

What is the difference between Underground Contractor vs Excavation Worker?

AspectUnderground ContractorExcavation Worker
CredentialsOSHA certifications, specialized underground work licensesOSHA certifications, basic excavation safety training
Work EnvironmentUnderground construction sites, tunnels, utility installationsOpen trenches, surface excavation sites
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, utility, infrastructure projectsConstruction, landscaping, infrastructure projects

Underground Contractors focus on planning, managing, and executing underground projects, often requiring specialized licenses and safety protocols. Excavation Workers perform the physical digging and site preparation, typically with less specialized licensing. Both roles are essential in construction projects but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Underground Contractor job openings in Rincon, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,789 per year, or $23 per hour.

Pipefitters Needed in Rincon, Ga (Near the Savannah Area)

Rincon, GA

Graywolf Construction
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$100/day

Per diem

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

GrayWolf is seeking Pipe Fitters at our Rincon, Ga job site - This project is expected to extend until the end of the year - Schedule is 5-10's some weeks and 6-10's others.  Per Diem Eligibility is >60 miles $100.00/day paid 7 days a week - Pay is $37-38 based on NCCER Pipefitter Credentials. 

 

Graywolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management with a footprint that is nationwide.   With more than 45-years of experience in the industry, we have strong leadership and support teams who understand field servant leadership is the key to our success.  We are continually BUILDING new talent while developing our current talent.   As our assignments vary in duration and locations, we provide a safe and ethical environment and offer a competitive wage and benefit program.  We strive to be the best contractor with demonstrating a culture of Safety, Quality and Performance to deliver the best completed projects to our customers.  

Summary:

A Journeyman Pipefitter performs and knows how to fabricate butt weld pipe, threaded pipe, and socket weld pipe; is able to identify and install above, underground and specialty piping, hangers and supports, valves and inline specialties; and understands how to perform stress relieving aligning and testing. A Journey Level Pipefitter masters mathematical functions and knows their applications to pipefitting. They are also able to properly identify and master hand tools, power tools, and equipment, including equipment for rigging and their procedures.

Essential Duties: 

  • Pipefitting Safety – work safely around the hazards associated with the Pipefitting field.
  • Pipefitting Tools – use hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools in a safe manner.
  • Construction Math -Demonstrates a level of competency in construction math as required in trade practice, including fractions, decimals, geometry, use of formulae, and trigonometry.
  • Drawing and Detail Sheets – Identify parts and types of drawings and interpret drawing indexes and line lists.
  • Advanced Blueprint Reading – Correctly identify piping arrangement drawings. Read and correctly interpret GPS coordinates, control points, elevations, P&ID’s plan view sand section views. Identify isometric drawings.
  • Identifying and Installing Valves – correctly identify the purpose of valves, including those that start, stop, and regulate flow and regulate direction; and identify types of valve actuators. Understand and explain how to properly store and handle valves.
  • Pipe Hangers and Supports – Correctly identify types of pipe hangers and supports.  Identify and interpret drawings and symbols, and accurately determine placement of hangers. Competently identify, explain, install, and maintain variable and constant spring can supports.
  • Threaded Pipe Fabrication – Correctly identify and explain the materials used in threaded piping systems and explain types of threads. Read and interpret screwed fitting joint drawings. Calculate offsets.
  • Socket Weld/Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication - Correctly identify fittings and read/interpret pipe drawings. 
  • Rigging Equipment – Safely and competently identify and use basic and special rigging procedures and equipment including chain hoists, come-alongs, jacks.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Qualifications: 

  • Four (4) years minimum heavy industrial field experience as a Pipefitter.
  • Able to correctly execute material take offs, figure offsets, take off to fittings and rigging.
  • Must have locking tool box and tools necessary to perform the job.
  • Must be able to successfully complete all required pre-hire requirements. 

Physical/Site Requirements:

  • Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds.
  • Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
  • Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
  • Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
  • PPE footwear/prescription safety glasses or eye shields required.  

Graywolf Integrated Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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