Pipelayer
Explore a career as a Pipelayer/Topman, contributing to optimal productivity, construction standards, and safety in pipe installations. Our Pipelayer assists in laying out, assembling, and installing.

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Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Colorado, Carolinas, and Texas.
As a top-heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.
Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!
We are looking to hire an experience Pipelayer/Topman to join our team! 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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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
Education and Experience:
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Experience: Two years of experience (preferred).
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:
• Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from freezing temperatures to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces.
• Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur.
• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• Lifting and carrying 10 up to 60 pounds frequently is required.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent.
• Standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching a majority of the time.
• Work may include manual labor up to and including hand digging.
• Some Saturday work is required. Sundays are rarely needed.
Salary: Based on experience
Job Type: Full-time nonexempt
Benefits (available after waiting period):
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
- Six Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
- 401K with a discretionary match
- $10,000 company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance
How to Apply: To apply, please visit our careers page at https://carolinascareers.heicivil.com/. The acceptance of applications is ongoing. We only accept online applications. For questions, please reach out to our Human Resources department at nchr@heicivil.com.
What Safety means to us! Our unwavering commitment to safety creates the foundation for a rewarding career, where your well-being is our top priority. Experience a company that invests in advanced safety protocols, providing you with the tools and support needed to excel while ensuring your security. At HEI, every employee has the power to halt any job site if safety concerns arise. Join our team and become part of a workplace where your voice matters.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans: HEI Civil 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.
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Pipelayer
- Locations
- Field - North Carolina
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Laborers and Helpers

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Field - North Carolina
Pipelayer
Explore a career as a Pipelayer/Topman, contributing to optimal productivity, construction standards, and safety in pipe installations. Our Pipelayer assists in laying out, assembling, and installing.
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