Skilled Laborer - Pipe Layer / Form Carpenter

Cycle Construction Co. LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, dental, disability, and life

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Team-based work environment

Job summary

Cycle Construction is a full-time employer in South Louisiana, seeking skilled laborers for highway, heavy, and marine projects. The team emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and safety while performing underground utilities, pipe laying, and form carpentry.

The role involves a range of concrete and drainage-related tasks on diverse sites. The ideal candidate has hands-on construction experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, pipe laying, and/or form carpentry.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• Must be 18+ with valid driver's license and a TWIC card, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Install storm drain, sewer and water main piping systems.
• Set, align and join underground pipe to proper line, grade and elevation.
• Build, assemble and strip concrete formwork for drainage structures, foundations and other concrete work.
• Measure, cut and assemble lumber, plywood and other materials for forms.
• Help install manholes, catch basins and drainage structures.
• Read grade stakes, measurements and construction plans for accurate pipe and form placement.

Skills

Team player

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About Cycle Construction

Cycle Construction builds highway, heavy and marine projects across South Louisiana. Teamwork, integrity and safety are the foundation of everything we do.

The Role

Cycle Construction is hiring full-time Skilled Laborers to support highway, heavy, and marine projects across South Louisiana.

We build with teamwork, integrity, and safety as our foundation.

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Skilled Laborer with experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, pipe laying, and/or form carpentry. This position will support a variety of construction projects, including underground drainage, sewer and water systems, concrete formwork, and general site development.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on construction experience, takes pride in quality workmanship, follows safety procedures, and works well as part of a team. Candidates with experience in pipe installation, concrete formwork, or underground utility construction are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)

• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Growth opportunities and stable year-round work

• A team-based, family‑style environment where employees are valued

Work Includes

• Install storm drain, sewer and water main piping systems

• Set, align and join underground pipe to proper line, grade and elevation

• Build, assemble and strip concrete formwork for drainage structures, foundations and other concrete work

• Measure, cut and assemble lumber, plywood and other materials for forms

• Help install manholes, catch basins, drainage structures and related components

• Read grade stakes, measurements and construction plans for accurate pipe and form placement

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• 3+ Years of previous, related experience preferred

• Valid driver's license and a TWIC card, or the ability to obtain one if required for assigned job sites.

• Reliable transportation to and from job sites.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Must be dependable, punctual, safety‑conscious, and willing to work as part of a team.

• Ability to safely use common hand tools and power tools.

• Willingness to follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and instructions from supervisors.

• Ability to work in trenches and around heavy construction equipment while following all applicable safety procedures.

Cycle Construction is a leader in civil and marine construction throughout South Louisiana. Learn more at cycleconstruction.com.