Pipelayer – Water and Wastewater

Make a difference in your own backyard by joining a growing company that is committed to being one of
the top employers in the greater Charlotte and Mecklenburg County areas. We’re RH Price, one of the
leading providers of water and wastewater construction services throughout the central southern region
of North Carolina. Our work makes sure cities and neighborhoods have reliable maximum access to
water and wastewater utilities with minimal interruptions, which means our projects truly make a
difference in people’s lives each and every day.

As a skilled Pipelayer for RH Price, you’ll report daily to the Site Supervisor. A typical workweek is
Monday through Friday, averaging 40 – 45 hours in the winter and 45 – 50 hours the rest of the year.
Weekend work may be required occasionally but is not the norm. The Pipelayer is responsible for
loading and unloading tools, potholing and cleaning off existing utilities, rigging chains and straps,
setting up a pipe laser, grading the trench bottom, proper installation of the pipe, and performing other
tasks relating to underground water and wastewater pipe installation. In addition to pipelaying
responsibilities, the pipelayer will assist with general labor and site cleanup duties. You’ll also get to
work alongside a dedicated and experienced team in a cooperative, collaborative environment as part of
a company that appreciates a job well done and giving your best effort. We’re also a family-owned
business, which means we treat our employees the way we ourselves like to be treated – with respect
and with opportunities to advance as you grow alongside us.

Responsibilities
The following represents a sample of various job responsibilities performed at the Pipelayer position.
 Safely using a ladder to enter and exit the trench, always maintaining 3 points of contact
 Work safely per OSHA standards.
 Carefully expose existing utilities and work with other employees to protect them from damage.
 Perform daily cleaning, maintenance, and safety checks of tools. Notify if repairs are needed.
 Check pipes, valves, fittings, and fire hydrants for defects, clean pipe bells thoroughly
 Using chop saws to cut pipes to the required lengths
 Using compaction equipment for backfilling
 Performing cement/grout work in manholes
 Saw cutting asphalt and concrete
 Working on or along public roadways, maintaining proper awareness.
 Ensure proper rigging of pipe, shoring equipment, precast structures, etc.
 Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.
 Respond to signals and directions by other employees and coordinate with them.
 Report any safety violation, incident, or injury to the Site Supervisor.
 When not laying pipe, must perform additional duties including labor to support production
with the team.

Skillset /Aptitudes
 Positive attitude, respectful, honest, clean appearance
 Enjoy working outdoors
 Valid Driver’s License
 Drug Free
 High school diploma/GED
 Minimum 3 years’ experience installing water and sewer pipe
 Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
 Must have physical strength and endurance
 Ability to lift heavy materials
 Comfortable working in a high stress environment
 High level of self-motivation and strong work ethic
 Must be flexible, dependable, and effectively communicate with a team

Compensation (Varies depending on experience and skillset)
Hourly wages $21 - $24, annually $57,000 - $65,000
Benefits include competitive wages, 5% fringe pay, annual bonus, holiday pay, 5 vacation days after 1
year employment, and uniforms after 90 days employment.

To Apply
Please submit a resume to [email protected] or call 704-771-6050 for questions or to discuss this
opportunity further.

Thank you for your interest and consideration in RH Price, Inc.