Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary We're hiring dependable Pipe Crew Laborers to support excavation and installation of underground water lines, sanitary sewer piping, manholes, and storm drainage systems. This is a hands on, physical role on active job sites across the Triad area.
What you'll do:
Assist with trenching, pipe laying, jointing, bedding, backfill and compaction.
Set up and maintain traffic control and site housekeeping.
Secure and move materials, load/unload trucks, and maintain tools/equipment.
Support equipment operators (spotting, guiding loads, moving hoses/cables).Help install manholes, inlets, and perform basic concrete/asphalt patching as needed.
Follow project plans and direction from crew leaders. Schedule & Work Conditions Start time: 7:00 AM on site daily.
Typical workweek: 50+ hours (overtime expected on occasion).Work outdoors in all weather conditions - hot, cold, wet, muddy and dry.
Must reliably travel to job sites across the Triad (company provides job locations).
Pay & Benefits:- Pay starting at $18.00 per hour (based on experience).401(k) + matching Health/dental/vision insurance
- Life insuranceFSAPaid time off.
- Additional: safety equipment provided
- Opportunities for training and career advancement.
- Entry experienced laborer lead laborer equipment operator (with training) foreman/superintendent or specialist.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Construction experience required (3+ years preferred); public utility experience a plus.
Must be physically able to lift 50+ lbs. repeatedly, stand/bend/kneel for long periods, and perform strenuous tasks, outside in the elements.
Reliable transportation to job sites and a valid driver's license.
Able to pass pre employment drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
English required; Spanish a plus.
Applicants must complete requested Zip Recruiter skill tests/assessments to be considered. Preferred OSHA 10, Confined Space, Trenching/Shoring, CPR/First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain).
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and complete the assessments listed on this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a 15-minute pre-screen interview and then an in person interview and skills check. All offers are contingent on drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record verification.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Baker Underground, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Location:
Kernersville, NC (job sites throughout the Piedmont Triad) - Must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to start. (We run small, five person crews - there's no place to hide. We're looking for people who want to work hard, learn, and grow as part of a tight knit team. Your performance shows quickly; within a couple of weeks the crew will know if you're a good fit. If you're dependable, safety minded, and ready to build a career, we want to hear from you.)
Job Type: Full-time Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience: public utility: 1 year (Preferred)
Construction: 3 years (Required)
Language: English (Required)
Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
