Felix Construction has been building critical water and wastewater infrastructure since 1987, proudly serving the Phoenix and Dallas markets. We’ve kept the close, family-owned feel of our early days while earning the reputation and recognition of a leading general contractor - recently named #1 Top Workplace in Arizona for midsize business in construction.

Build cool things. Learn every day. Be home for dinner.

At Felix Construction, work is local—no overnight travel—so you're home every night. We keep crews safe, busy, and respected. We like people who work hard and like using their hands and their heads. Read the plan, know the ‘why,’ build it right, and take pride in the result. You’ll get steady hours, good gear, and a team that has your back.

We Build What Matters.

Water & Wastewater Construction – Multiple Craft Roles Available

Important: This posting is specific to water and wastewater plant construction. We are not currently hiring for general commercial construction, residential trades, maintenance roles, painting, or fabrication welding.

**We have a separate job posting for electricians - if you are seeking electrical work, please apply here instead: Felix Construction - Journeyman Electrician

We are hiring experienced construction professionals to support water and wastewater treatment plant construction and heavy civil/mechanical projects. Based on your background, experience, and project needs, candidates may be interviewed and selected for one of the following three roles:

Underground Water Utilities/Mechanical Pipe Workers

(Pipefitters/Mechanical Pipe Hand

Water & Wastewater Construction Laborers

(Craft Labor – Water/Wastewater Only)

Underground Water Utilities/Mechanical Pipe Workers

This role focuses on underground utilities and process/mechanical piping for water and wastewater facilities.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

Installing, maintaining, and repairing underground water and wastewater lines (PVC, ductile iron, HDPE, copper)
Mechanical and process piping installation (flanged, mechanical joint, cut/thread, solvent weld)
Setting valves, hydrants, pumps, motors, backflow preventers, and plant equipment
Trenching, shoring, working in the street with multiple utility crossings
Pressure testing, flushing, disinfection, and system commissioning
Reading blueprints, utility maps, as-builts, and mechanical diagrams
Following trench safety, confined space, and utility safety regulations

Ideal Background:

Hands-on experience with underground utilities and mechanical piping in water/wastewater systems
Experience operating or working around heavy equipment (backhoe, trackhoe, skid steer)
Water distribution or pipefitting certifications are a plus

Water & Wastewater Construction Laborers

This role provides hands-on support across underground utilities, mechanical work, and concrete operations.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with installation and repair of water and sewer mains, services, and structures
Supporting excavation, trenching, shoring, bedding, and backfilling
Assisting with pumps, valves, hydrants, lift stations, and treatment facility components
Performing general construction tasks: formwork, concrete placement, demolition, grading, site cleanup
Operating or assisting with light-to-medium construction equipment
Maintaining safe job sites and following OSHA, trench, and confined space requirements

Ideal Background:

Prior experience in water/wastewater construction strongly preferred
Willingness to work in trenches, confined spaces, and outdoor environments
Strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork mindset

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This position requires working on construction sites in extreme temperatures. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and use hand tools associated with the construction industry. Specific vision abilities required include the ability to adjust and focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods, walk, sit, kneel, bend, reach with hands and arms, hear, and talk.

Why Join Felix Construction

Felix Construction is more than a company—we are an employer and contractor of choice with the leadership and infrastructure to sustainably execute on our growth and deliver on our brand promise. We provide the tools, support, and environment where talented individuals grow while delivering projects communities depend on. Don’t just find a job—build a future with Felix Construction. We offer:

Become an Owner, Not Just an Employee:

As a 100% employee-owned company, our success is your success. Our ESOP program is the foundation of our culture, fostering a unique environment of shared accountability, commitment, and reward.

Discretionary annual bonus program

401k with 6% employer match

Rich benefits package with substantial employer contribution

Generous Time Off Policy (PTO)

8 paid company holidays

On-the-job training, trade programs, and certification courses

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS Felix Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Felix Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Felix Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Felix Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Felix Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Felix Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.

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Water/Wastewater Construction - Pipe, Mechanical & Civil Crews

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