Pipeline Laborer

Hire Virtue; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance, disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hire Virtue seeks a Pipeline Laborer to support pipeline and utility construction projects, assisting crews with site preparation, installation, and safe workflow. The role emphasizes physical work, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with field leadership.

The position involves digging, pipe fusion, and material handling, requiring readiness for outdoor conditions and training apprentices as needed. OQ and fusion certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in pipeline, gas, or utility construction environments preferred.
• Knowledge of gas installation practices and safety standards.
• OQ certifications preferred.
• Plastic pipe fusion certification preferred.
• Experience performing physically demanding field work.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned work per project specs and field direction.
• Support safe, compliant installation of pipeline and utility infrastructure.
• Prepare job sites to optimize construction workflow and productivity.
• Dig trenches and assist with pipe and drainage installation.
• Perform plastic pipe fusion and OQ tasks when certified.
• Erect temporary structures and traffic safety controls as directed.
• Remove debris, waste materials, and hazards from job sites.
• Load and unload equipment, materials, and tools.
• Clean, maintain, and store construction equipment.
• Fill potholes and support site restoration activities.
• Follow safety standards and incident reporting procedures.
• Assist in training apprentices and new team members.
• Use hand and power tools to cut, shape, and prepare materials.
• Communicate job site concerns to field leadership promptly.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operator Qualification (OQ) certifications preferred

Plastic pipe fusion certification preferred

Job description

Our client is a leading infrastructure construction organization supporting the natural gas and utility industry. Our teams build, maintain, and improve the systems that deliver essential energy resources safely and efficiently. We provide comprehensive construction services, including pipeline installation, maintenance, facility upgrades, repairs, and new infrastructure development.

Our success is built on professionalism, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence — from leadership to field crews. We offer competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1

• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) with company match after eligibility period

The Pipeline Laborer performs physically demanding tasks in support of pipeline and utility construction projects. This role assists crews in preparing job sites, installing infrastructure, operating tools and equipment, and maintaining safe and productive work environments.The Laborer works under field leadership to execute project requirements while adhering to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute assigned work in accordance with project specifications and field direction

• Support safe, compliant installation of pipeline and utility infrastructure

• Prepare job sites to optimize construction workflow and productivity

• Dig trenches and assist with pipe and drainage installation

• Perform plastic pipe fusion and Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks when certified

• Erect temporary structures and traffic safety controls as directed

• Remove debris, waste materials, and hazards from job sites

• Load and unload equipment, materials, and tools

• Clean, maintain, and properly store construction equipment

• Fill potholes and support site restoration activities

• Follow all safety standards and incident reporting procedures

• Assist in training apprentices and new team members

• Use hand and power tools to cut, shape, and prepare materials

• Communicate job site concerns to field leadership promptly

Education & Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in pipeline, gas, or utility construction environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of gas installation practices and safety standards

• Operator Qualification (OQ) certifications preferred

• Plastic pipe fusion certification preferred

• Experience performing physically demanding field work

This role requires sustained physical activity in outdoor construction environments, including:

The position lifts heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)

• Digging, pushing, pulling, and manual material handling

• Working in variable weather and field conditions

• Strong stamina and physical endurance