Helpers, Technicians, Laborers, & Multiskilled Craftsmen - Raleigh/Greensboro, NC

HarperGC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Leadership & Skills Training

Transparency in growth, pay, etc

Career Advancement

Mentoring

Performance Feedback

Job summary

Harper GC in Raleigh, NC is seeking skilled labor for pipe installation, concrete forming, and heavy equipment operation. The role involves working on underground and above-ground projects across Raleigh/Greensboro and surrounding areas, with emphasis on safety and precise installation.

The position requires ability to handle physical tasks, operate tools, follow plans, and adapt to varying site conditions. Travel is minimal and a valid US driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Duties require installing and aligning piping, testing for leaks and identifying fittings.
• Operate power tools and gas equipment with proper PPE.
• Install pipe hangers, supports, and related hardware as directed.
• Install, align and startup process equipment on job sites.
• Handle miscellaneous metals and prepare materials prior to installation.
• Assist with site work, trenching, backfill, and material identification as needed.
• Perform basic layout marking on materials using chalk, pencil and gage.
• Construct forms for concrete pours and ensure fall protection measures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe installation tasks including measuring, cutting, bolting and testing for leaks.
• Use a variety of power tools and gas equipment with PPE.
• Attach pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers.
• Install and start up process equipment, ensuring correct alignment.
• Install miscellaneous metals such as handrails and supports.
• Assist with site excavations and trench work as required.
• Mark cutting lines and ensure plumb, level and square.
• Build forms for concrete pours and follow supervision for safety.

Skills

Pipe installation

Tool usage

Pipe hanger installation

Process equipment installation

Site work

Layout & marking

Scaffold erection

Equipment operator

Tools

Power tools

Gas equipment

Ladders & scaffolds safety

Job description

Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients, and each other by building trust in everything we do.

Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement by participating in the work of a crew performing underground and above ground pipe installation, concrete forming/pouring/finishing, heavy equipment operation, and process equipment installation.

*Harper is seeking applicants in the Raleigh/Greensboro and surrounding areas.*

Duties and Responsibilities included but not limited to:

Essential Functions:

• PIPE INSTALLATION: Basic pipe installation including bolting up pipe, gluing pipe, measuring, and cutting pipe, tightening, or torquing bolts, checking gaskets, checking pipe alignment, testing pipe for leaks.
  • Identify fittings and pipe types.
  • Prep pipe for assembly.
  • Prep tools for the specific type and task.
• TOOL USAGE: Able to use a variety of power tools and gas equipment, such as drills, impact wrenches, skill saw, gas saw, etc.
  • Inspect tools and use proper PPE for each type.
• PIPE HANGER, SUPPORTS INSTALLATION: Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand or power tools.
  • Identify material types.
• PROCESS EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION: Install, align, set, and start up process equipment associated with our projects.
  • Understand associated hardware and tools to be present for the task.
• MISC METAL INSTALLATION: Install miscellaneous metals, such as handrail, grating, pipe hangers, supports, minor sheeting, weirs, etc.
  • Prep material in front of installations.
• SITE WORK AND EXCAVATIONS: May be required to use shovels, rakes, and tools necessary to dig, backfill, grade site conditions.
  • Install trench barricades, repair erosion control, housekeeping material.
  • May be required to purchase specified type of lumber or other materials and be able to identify material required for task at hand.
• BASIC LAYOUT: Mark cutting and assembly lines on materials, using a pencil, chalk, and marking gage.
  • Understand what are plumb, level and square.
• FORM WORK: Construct forms as instructed by supervisor both job built and form systems for pouring concrete.
  • Understand fall protection and overhead work.
• SCAFFOLD ERECTION: Erect scaffolding and ladders for work above the ground level.
• EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Not required but would be beneficial if identified as a proficient operator.
  

Competencies:

• Demonstrate flexibility and accept change.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A “Can Do” attitude.
• Can build relationships with project teammates and trade.

Benefits:

• Competitive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Leadership & Skills Training
• Transparency in growth, pay, etc
• Career Advancement
• Mentoring
• Performance Feedback
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment: This position is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction jobsite environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Exposure to weather, heat, etc. is expected.

Physical Demands: Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and motor vehicles, perform trades tasks, inspect the work of others, and review work for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.

Travel Required: Minimal travel required from jobsite. Occasional errands or company meetings may be needed. Employee will have access to the company flex vehicle if available. Must have valid US driver's license.

TRANSPORTATION: Applicants must have reliable transportation to get to assigned projects. This includes ensuing punctuality and the ability to commute to various locations as required by the position. Access to a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Requirements: None.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper GCprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper GC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.