Pipe Layer & Drainage Installer – Trenching & Pipe Laying

Cardinal Civil Contracting, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting, LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a dependable Pipe Layer to install sewer, water, and storm drain pipes, set drainage structures, and operate concrete saws and other power tools.

The role requires at least 1 year of pipe crew experience, the ability to lift heavy materials over 80 pounds, and reliable attendance. You will work with excavators and laser guidance equipment while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 1 year of pipe layer or pipe crew experience.
• Physically demanding role with heavy lifting (80+ pounds).

Responsibilities

• Operate concrete saw and power tools as required.
• Position, align, and join pipe sections and set drainage structures.
• Install sewer, water, and storm drain pipes using excavator and laser guidance.
• Signal operators to align and move equipment as needed.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair tools per standards.
• Prepare work area to prevent hazards.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Perform duties per supervisor instructions.
• Cut concrete pipe, boxes, ductile iron, and PVC.
• Maintain predictable attendance.

Skills

Pipe laying

Heavy lifting

Tools

Excavator

Laser guidance

Job description

• Operate concrete saw and other power tools as required.
• Position, align, and join pieces of pipe as well as setting drainage structures.
• Install sewer, water, and storm drain pipes, using excavator and laser guidance equipment.
• Signal equipment operators to align, move, and adjust equipment and materials when necessary.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair tools as required by standards provided.
• Clean and prepare work area to eliminate potential hazards.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones (if certified to do so).
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Load and unload construction materials, machinery, and tools.
• Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Cutting of concrete pipe, boxes, ductile iron, and PVC.
• Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.
• Must have predictable and reliable attendance.
  
  

• Operate concrete saw and other power tools as required.
• Position, align, and join pieces of pipe as well as setting drainage structures.
• Install sewer, water, and storm drain pipes, using excavator and laser guidance equipment.
• Signal equipment operators to align, move, and adjust equipment and materials when necessary.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair tools as required by standards provided.
• Clean and prepare work area to eliminate potential hazards.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones (if certified to do so).
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Load and unload construction materials, machinery, and tools.
• Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Cutting of concrete pipe, boxes, ductile iron, and PVC.
• Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.
• Must have predictable and reliable attendance.
  
  

Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years old

Minimum 1 year working as a pipe layer or as a member of a pipe crew.

Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds).