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Underground Utilities Installer – Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Systems (Durham, NC Region)

Location:
Based in Durham, NC — must live within approximately 60 miles (Raleigh, Butner, Roxboro, Oxford, Chapel Hill, Mebane, Henderson, or surrounding areas).

Sunrock Industries is a vertically integrated construction materials and contracting company with 75+ years of experience in North Carolina. We take pride in building communities from the ground up — from the rock quarry to the road surface. Our Contracting Division specializes in heavy civil, grading, utilities, and site development projects across the Triangle region.

We are seeking an experienced Pipe Layer to install ductile iron, RCP, storm drain, water, and sanitary sewer lines for heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years of experience working on utility or site development crews and understands how to safely and efficiently install pipe to line and grade.

• Install water, sewer, and storm drainage systems (ductile iron, RCP, PVC, HDPE).

• Set up and align pipe to proper grade using lasers or hand levels.

• Work alongside excavator, backhoe, and dozer operators during trenching and backfill operations.

• Assist with grading, trench preparation, and bedding installation.

• Ensure safety protocols and trench protection requirements are followed at all times.

• Operate or assist with heavy equipment as needed (dozer, backhoe, excavator).

• Maintain tools, materials, and jobsite cleanliness.

• Communicate effectively with crew leaders, equipment operators, and foremen.

• 1–2 years of experience installing underground utilities or related pipe systems.

• Experience working around heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, backhoes).

• Knowledge of ductile iron and RCP pipe installation techniques preferred.

• Ability to read grade stakes, follow line and grade, and use pipe lasers.

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute within 60 miles of Durham, NC.

• Physically able to work outdoors year-round and lift up to 75 lbs.

• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive pay is based on skill and certifications, paid weekly
• 2 weeks of PTO, Increases up to 4 weeks with service
• Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship Program
• 8 paid holidays start on day 1
• Guaranteed 40 hours (Winter)
• Up to $1000 sign on bonus for verified experience
• Ability to earn extra cash with $1000 referral program
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Disability and other benefits that pay CASH directly to you
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Safety Incentive Program
• Apprenticeship and Lead/Foreman Development Programs
• Well-maintained modern equipment

Apply today and join a company where your work makes a visible impact in the community.

Job Locations: Employees are expected to have their own transportation to the jobsite and be there by starting time. Start time may be adjusted due to seasons, job type, or schedule. Typically, this is 7 AM. Sunrock hires and places new hires based off open positions needed on our crews. Sunrock cannot guarantee that employees will work close to where they live. Nor can we make changes to our crews to accommodate such requests.

Guaranteed Time: You must be employed for 90 days to be eligible for assured time. Between March 15th and December 15th, employees are assured 24 hours. Employees must be willing and prepared to work to qualify for assured time. Between December 15th and March 15th, employees are assured 40 hours. Again, employees must be willing and prepared to work to qualify for assured time.

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at HRteam@thesunrockgroup.com for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.

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