If you messaged us asking if we’re hiring—fair question. But The Pipeline Life isn’t a pipeline contractor. We don’t dispatch crews, we don’t hire for spreads, and we can’t “get you on” somewhere.
What we can do: point you to the places where pipeline jobs actually get filled—union dispatch, apprenticeships, job boards, and per diem travel listings—plus a few hard-truth tips that save you time.
Are You Hiring at The Pipeline Life?
Nope. We’re a media brand. We post pipeline life, gear, and ROW stories. We are not a construction company and we don’t have hiring managers for pipeline spreads.
If you’re looking for pipeline work, use the resources below. They’re the fastest path to real leads.
Heads up: If someone DMs you claiming they can “hire you” through The Pipeline Life for a fee… that’s not us. Don’t pay “recruiters” on social media.
Union & Dispatch Resources (Where a lot of pipeline work starts)
Pipeliners Local Union 798 (Welders / Helpers / Dispatch)
If you’re chasing welding rig work, helper work, or looking to understand how dispatch works, start here:
Pipeliners Local Union 798 Website: https://local798.org/apply/
- Local 798 “Apply for Membership” – Welder, Journeyman, Helper
- Local 798 Job List / Dispatch updates
- Local 798 Dispatch Info / Contact Dispatch Office
United Association (UA) – Pipeliners + Welders + How to Join
UA Website: https://ua.org
UA has dedicated info for pipeliners and welders and a clear “how to join” pathway.
- UA Pipeliners
- UA Welders
- Join the UA
LIUNA (Laborers) – Pipeline Work + Find a Local
LIUNA Website: https://www.liuna.org
If you’re aiming for laborer work, coating, handling, trench, back-end, etc.:
- LIUNA Pipeline Work
- Find a LIUNA Local Near You
IUOE (Operating Engineers) – Equipment Operators
IUOE Website: https://www.iuoe.org
If you run iron (dozers, hoes, sidebooms, cranes, etc.), this is a solid union route:
- IUOE Heavy Equipment Operator info
- IUOE “Great Jobs” (training/benefits overview)
Teamsters National Pipeline – Find Work
Teamsters Website: https://www.teamsterspipeline.com
Another “start here” option for pipeline-related work and postings:
- Teamsters National Pipeline – Find Work
Want the fastest route? Pick your lane:
Then call the hall, ask what you need to do to get on the out-of-work list / apprenticeship track.
Pipeline Job Boards (Per Diem, Traveling, Texas, “Near Me”)
Traveling / Per Diem Construction Jobs
- RoadDogJobs – Per diem traveling construction listing
Big Job Aggregators (good for “near me” searches)
These can be noisy, but they’re useful if you use filters like “per diem,” “travel,” “pipeline construction,” and specific states:
- Indeed pipeline listings (example pipeline construction / per diem searches)
- Rigzone pipeline jobs
- LinkedIn – not industry specific, use search terms
Industry Job Board
- Careers in Pipelines – job search board
Tip (keep it plain):
Search like this:
- “pipeline construction per diem”
- “pipeline welder helper dispatch”
- “pipeline operator Texas”
- “traveling pipeline jobs”
Then save alerts.
Facebook Groups & Communities (Good Leads, but Watch the Scams)
Groups can be solid for leads, hotel shares, ride shares, pipeliner friendly campgrounds, and “who’s hiring.” But verify everything.
- Pipeline Jobs
- Real Pipeline Jobs 2.0
- Real Pipeline Jobs No BS
- Pipeline Integrity Professionals
- Pipeline Welders and Helpers Only
- Pipeliners
- The Pipeline Connection
- Pipeliners of America
- Pipeline Jobs
- Pipeliners of America #POA
Rules to live by in groups:
- If they want money up front → walk.
- If they can’t tell you the contractor name, scope, and start date → walk.
- If it feels weird → it is.
Pipeline Jobs With No Experience: Your Best Plays
Let’s keep it real: most “no experience” pipeline entries come through:
- Apprenticeships / union halls (training + path)
- Helper / laborer roles (show up ready, learn fast, be dependable)
What to show up with (basic)
- Valid driver’s license
- Work-ready boots + PPE basics
- Ability to travel (pipeline ain’t a 9-to-5 at grandma’s) – reliable transportation
- A simple resume that lists: equipment, welding processes, construction experience, travel history, and certs
Pipeline Jobs “Remote” (What That Usually Means)
Most pipeline work is hands-on. “Remote” pipeline jobs are typically:
- project controls / scheduling
- ROW / permitting coordination
- GIS / drafting
- inspection reporting / admin support
- some engineering roles
Use the job boards above and search those titles + “pipeline.”
Pipeline Jobs in Texas
Texas is usually busy—but hiring changes weekly. Use:
- union dispatch/halls
- per diem travel boards
- big job boards with Texas filters
- company and contractor websites
Quick search strings:
- “pipeline construction Texas per diem”
- “pipeline welder helper Texas”
- “pipeline technician Texas”
Pipeline Jobs FAQ
How do I find pipeline jobs near me?
Start with union halls/dispatch and job boards with location + per diem filters. Union “find a local” pages are a strong starting point.
What unions hire pipeline workers?
Common paths include UA (pipeliners/welders), LIUNA (laborers), IUOE (operators), Teamsters pipeline resources, and Local 798 for pipeline welding dispatch info.
H3: Are there traveling pipeline jobs with per diem?
Yes—many listings specify per diem on traveling construction job boards.
H3: Can I get pipeline work with no experience?
Yes—most people start as helpers/laborers or through apprenticeships/training routes via unions.
H3: Does The Pipeline Life hire pipeliners?
No. We’re a media brand, not a contractor. This page is here to point you to legit hiring paths.
Want Us to Add a Resource?
Help the Brotherhood. If you’ve got a legit union hall link, dispatch resource, or job board we should add, send it to us (with the URL). We’ll review it and keep this page updated.
We charge a minimal fee of $50 per year or $200 for 5 years to deter any scams.
We do not post individual job openings.
We only list verified public hiring resources and union/dispatch information.
We reserve the right to decline submissions.
That’s it.
No file uploads. No phone numbers. No “post your job.”