Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Crew Specialist / Pipe Layer is responsible for installing underground utilities, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems. This role also involves operating light equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, and mini excavators to support installation and site preparation. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, bi-lingual, has a valid drivers license, and capable of working in a physically demanding outdoor environment. The following work experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Install pipe according to grade and project specifications.
• Safely operate light equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, and loaders.
• Excavate and prepare trenches for utility installation.
• Set and use lasers, grade rods, and layout tools to maintain proper grade.
• Backfill and compact trenches following installation.
• Inspect pipe alignment, grade, and joint tightness.
• Load/unload materials and assist in site cleanup.
• Follow trench safety and confined space protocols per OSHA standards.
• Attend safety meetings and maintain current OSHA certification.
• Support other crew members and foreman as needed to achieve project goals.

Company Description

High Tide Utilities is a leading underground utility contractor proudly serving communities throughout the Charleston, SC region. We specialize in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality water, sewer, and storm drainage installations for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Our crews are trusted by builders, developers, engineers, and municipalities because we consistently deliver work that is on time, on budget, and built to last.

At High Tide Utilities, we believe our team is the backbone of our success. Our CEO has built a company culture grounded in respect, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. She leads by example—supporting her employees, investing in their growth, and creating an environment where people feel valued and appreciated every single day.

Why Work at High Tide Utilities?

✔ A Great Place to Build Your Career
We hire individuals who take pride in what they do, and in return, we provide clear opportunities for advancement, skill development, and long-term success in the underground utility industry.

✔ A CEO Who Truly Cares
Our leadership is hands-on, approachable, and committed to your success. You’ll work for a CEO who understands the demands of the field and works hard to create a positive, stable, and supportive work culture.

✔ Industry-Leading Profit Share Program
Your hard work and dedication should matter—and it does here. High Tide Utilities offers an exceptional quarterly Profit Share Program that allows employees to directly benefit from the company’s success. When the company wins, you win.

✔ Team Environment & Strong Values
We promote safety, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork. Your crew becomes your second family, and everyone is focused on delivering high-quality work while looking out for each other.

✔ Consistent, Year-Round Work
We work all across the Charleston area with steady projects on the books. That means dependable hours, stability, and the ability to grow with us for years to come.

High Tide Utilities is more than a workplace—it's a place where you can build a career you’re proud of, work with a team that supports you, and be rewarded for the impact you make. If you’re hardworking, safety-minded, and want to be part of a company that truly values its employees, we’d love to meet you.

Company Description

High Tide Utilities is a leading underground utility contractor proudly serving communities throughout the Charleston, SC region. We specialize in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality water, sewer, and storm drainage installations for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Our crews are trusted by builders, developers, engineers, and municipalities because we consistently deliver work that is on time, on budget, and built to last.\r\n\r\nAt High Tide Utilities, we believe our team is the backbone of our success. Our CEO has built a company culture grounded in respect, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. She leads by example—supporting her employees, investing in their growth, and creating an environment where people feel valued and appreciated every single day.\r\n\r\nWhy Work at High Tide Utilities?\r\n\r\n✔ A Great Place to Build Your Career\r\nWe hire individuals who take pride in what they do, and in return, we provide clear opportunities for advancement, skill development, and long-term success in the underground utility industry.\r\n\r\n✔ A CEO Who Truly Cares\r\nOur leadership is hands-on, approachable, and committed to your success. You’ll work for a CEO who understands the demands of the field and works hard to create a positive, stable, and supportive work culture.\r\n\r\n✔ Industry-Leading Profit Share Program\r\nYour hard work and dedication should matter—and it does here. High Tide Utilities offers an exceptional quarterly Profit Share Program that allows employees to directly benefit from the company’s success. When the company wins, you win.\r\n\r\n✔ Team Environment & Strong Values\r\nWe promote safety, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork. Your crew becomes your second family, and everyone is focused on delivering high-quality work while looking out for each other.\r\n\r\n✔ Consistent, Year-Round Work\r\nWe work all across the Charleston area with steady projects on the books. That means dependable hours, stability, and the ability to grow with us for years to come.\r\n\r\nHigh Tide Utilities is more than a workplace—it's a place where you can build a career you’re proud of, work with a team that supports you, and be rewarded for the impact you make. If you’re hardworking, safety-minded, and want to be part of a company that truly values its employees, we’d love to meet you.

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