Building Utility Teams

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signature 35-Hour Guarantee

Profit Sharing Program

Employee Owned Company (ESOP)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Medical Insurance

Training Programs at HGC Academy

CAT Simulators

Job summary

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC (HGC) seeks candidates for construction site roles within our operating radius around Charlotte, NC. You will be responsible for following foremen directions, communicating professionally, and supporting essential underground infrastructure projects.

As an equal opportunity employer, HGC offers training, career development, and a safety‑minded work environment. Pre‑employment screenings, including drug testing and background checks, are required before starting work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Must be able to work Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, with Saturdays as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Understand, interpret and follow goals and directions from a foreman or superintendent.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, teammates, contractors and clients on site.
• Maintain attendance and be present during scheduled work hours, with possible overtime as required.
• Perform other assignments as directed by the foreman or superintendent.

Skills

Construction site basics

Team communication

Safety on site

Physical stamina

Tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Description

Building Communities from the Ground Up!

Are you curious about how our Utility Teams work? Click here.

Or do you already have experience as?

• Top man
• Pipe layer
• Loader Operator
• Backfill Operator
• Lead Excavator
• Superintendent

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC ("HGC") , we take pride in constructing and maintaining the essential underground infrastructure that supports our communities. From water mainlines, storm drains and sewer lines, we’re dedicated to excellence.

Joining our team means more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to strengthen your skills, expand your expertise, and build a successful career.

Let’s build together to create a lasting impact, one pipe at a time!

What our team needs from you:

• Utilize HGC's Core Values in daily duties.
• Attend training at HGC Academy.
• Understand, interpret and follow goals and directions from a foreman or superintendent.
• Communicate professionally with everyone on site, including but not limited to supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients and vendor partners.
• Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent. Acceptance of overtime assignments also may be required in order to operational needs.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be highly motivated and willing to learn.
• Must be able to understand project goals and direction.
• Must enjoy working outside in all weather conditions.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug, fit for duty physical and background screening.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
• Must be willing to work Monday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM, or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent, as well as Saturdays when needed.
• Perform other various assignments as assigned.
• *For further details of requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the pertaining job description on our website.*

Essential Physical Demands of Work Environment, With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation

• Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.
• Able to climb on and off equipment safely while maintaining three (3) points of contact.
• Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies.
• Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.
• Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites.
• Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying of construction materials.
• Able to lift 40lbs. (unassisted) to 80 lbs. (assisted) on a regular basis.
• Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.
• *For further details of requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the pertaining job description on our website.*

What’s in it for you:

• Signature 35-Hour Guarantee
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Free Access to a Health & Wellness Coach
• Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Pay (based on experience)
• Group Term Life
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Free Training Programs at the HGC Academy
• CAT Simulators
• Classroom Training
• Professional Development
• Safety Training
• First Aid Training

At HGC, we operate within a 65-mile radius from our offices in South Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operational radius and understand that your commute may extend up to one (1) hour. Our team members are expected to be flexible with job site locations as project requirements evolve, and occasional reporting to the HGC Academy for training may be necessary.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will undergo and must pass a pre-employment screening, including drug testing, background checks and a fit for duty exam, prior to commencing work.

HGC is renowned in the industry as an award-winning provider of construction services. Driven by our commitment to delivering quality turn-key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects, we have been recognized as one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work from 2019 and 2021 to 2024 and as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer from 2018 to 2024. We foster a welcoming work environment that emphasizes productivity, teamwork, education, safety, and the overall well-being of our team members.

As an equal opportunity employer, HGC does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees.