Pipelayer

CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING CHARLOTTE LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Pipe Layer to install sewer, water, and storm drain systems on active underground sites. You will set pipe and drainage structures to line and grade, coordinating with operators, helpers, and laborers while using laser guidance for precision.

This full-time, on-site role requires reading grade stakes, handling concrete, PVC and ductile iron pipe, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years of underground utility or civil construction experience.
• Proven proficiency cutting concrete pipe, boxes, ductile iron, and PVC.
• Ability to read grade stakes and operate pipe lasers.
• Strict compliance with OSHA safety standards and company policies.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Pipe Installation: Position, align, and join concrete, ductile iron, and PVC pipe.
• Grade & Laser Control: Use pipe lasers and excavator guidance for precise installation.
• Site Preparation: Dig trenches, backfill excavations, and compact earth.
• Tools, Equipment & Crew Coordination: Safely operate tools; coordinate with operators and crew.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow safety protocols and regulations; participate in safety briefings.

Skills

3 years of underground utility or civl

Proven proficiency pipe cutting

Read grade stakes

Operate pipe lasers

Valid driver’s license

Strong work ethic

OSHA safety compliance

Tools

Pipe lasers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CCC Charlotte - Charlotte, NC 28217, Position Type: Full Time,

Position Summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting is a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group (Nasdaq: CDNL), a publicly traded infrastructure company with operations across the Carolinas and Atlanta metro and expansion underway into Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

The Pipe Layer installs sewer, water, and storm drain systems using laser guidance and heavy equipment. This skilled craft role owns setting pipe and drainage structures accurately to line and grade, working closely with equipment operators, helpers, and laborers.

Key Responsibilities

Pipe Installation

• Position, align, and join concrete, ductile iron, and PVC pipe
• Set drainage structures to grade
• Cut concrete pipe, boxes, ductile iron, and PVC to fit

Grade & Laser Control

• Use pipe lasers and excavator guidance to ensure precise installation to line and grade
• Read grade stakes and verify pipe is set to the correct slope

Site Preparation

• Dig trenches, backfill excavations, and compact earth using pneumatic tampers, shovels, and rakes
• Clear site hazards and keep the work area organized

Tools, Equipment & Crew Coordination

• Safely operate concrete saws, cutting tools, and power equipment; clean and maintain tools daily
• Signal heavy equipment operators to safely move and adjust materials
• Set up traffic control around work zones (if certified)
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance

Safety & Compliance

• Model and enforce Cardinal's safety program; follow trench and excavation safety protocols and participate in daily safety briefings
• Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, and traffic control requirements applicable to the role

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None. Directs Pipe Helpers and Pipe Laborers on installation tasks as assigned by the Foreman

Other related duties as assigned

Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty
• 3 years of underground utility or civil construction experience
• Proven proficiency cutting concrete pipe, boxes, ductile iron, and PVC
• Ability to read grade stakes and operate pipe lasers
• Strict compliance with OSHA safety standards and company policies
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience

• Traffic control / flagger certification
• OSHA 10; Confined Space and Trench Safety training

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb; repeatedly lift and carry up to 50-80 lbs; operate hand and power tools; perform heavy labor in trenches with required protective systems and in all weather conditions

Work Environment

• Active underground utility construction sites, including open trenches, excavations, and work zones near traffic
• Exposure to outdoor weather, heat, cold, noise, dust, mud, and moving heavy equipment. Required PPE is provided and must be worn on all sites
• Schedule: early starts and extended hours; occasional Saturdays as project needs require.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and holidays

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This job description does not create an employment contract, and employment with Cardinal Civil Contracting is at-will.

Cardinal Civil Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying for employment, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

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).