Pipelayer
Horsepower is an established contractor specializing in turnkey site development in and around Charlotte, NC. Horsepower is a great place to work with a supportive culture! Come join a great team!!
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Summary
Pipelayer/Topman is responsible or assisting in pipe installation to assure optimum productivity, constructions standards and safety compliance. The Pipelayer will assist with the layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of water, storm and sewer systems
Basic Responsibilities
- Set proper grades and elevations i.e. flowline, grade stick, string line.
- Check slopes for conformance to grading elevations, using levels or lasers.
- Connect bell and spigot, sewer and water pipelines.
- Cover pipes with aggregate and native material and compact.
- Hand dig bell holes to verify existing utility locations.
- Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Install and repair water, stormwater and sewer structures and pipe systems within trench shoring shields.
- Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors.
- Ability to take direction from the Foreman and provide support to peers.
- Work safely while adhering to HSS requirements and OSHA regulations.
- Maintain dependability and responsibility to be at work on time.
Basic Qualifications
- 1 year experience is preferred; but not required
- General knowledge of underground utility work including materials, methods, and tools involved in the installation
- Track record of performing similar tasks safely and accurately
- Ability to repetitively lift and carry at least 60 lbs on a consistent basis
- Must have flexibility to work some Saturdays
- Comfort working in high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations
- High level of self-motivation and strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Maintain and promote a safe working environment
- Individual must be flexible, dependable, and effectively communicate with the team
Benefits (available after waiting period)
- Health Insurance401 (k)
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Potential for increased pay with performance
- Pay is solely based on performance, as this is a merit shop company
Job Type: Full-time
Excellent Pay: Commensurate with experience
Disclaimer: The above statements 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. Additional duties may be assigned based upon the needs of the business.
Horsepower Site Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Pipelayer
- Locations
- Headquarters- Charlotte, Field
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Laborers and Helpers

Pipelayer
Horsepower is an established contractor specializing in turnkey site development in and around Charlotte, NC. Horsepower is a great place to work with a supportive culture! Come join a great team!!
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