Excavation Laborer

Roto-Rooter, America’s premier provider of plumbing and drain cleaning company is the name that homeowners and businesses turn to for select quality services. We are proud of our 90-year history of success, but it’s our future that has us so excited!

We have an excellent opportunity for an Excavation Technician for sewer & water services repairs/replacements. The primary role of the Excavation Technician is to perform residential and commercial excavations that resolve plumbing issues resulting from compromised or broken plumbing lines.

Prioritize safety by strictly adhering to OSHA and Roto-Rooter safety protocols

Interact with customers as needed

Perform excavation tasks followed by pipe repairs or new pipe installations as an Excavation Technician

Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials

Work in confined spaces and open trenches

Locates and arrives at job sites in a timely manner; safely drives and operates service vehicle between job sites

Hands-on experience in excavation projects for both residential and commercial construction settings is required.

Must have a valid driver's license. Depending on the vehicle driven, a Commercial driver's license may be required.

Demonstrate proficiency in navigating excavation environments, including confined spaces and trench operations, with efficiency and effectiveness.

Complete jobs within specified timelines

Current CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days if necessary for the vehicle driven

Trenchless water, sewer & gas experience a plus

Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet the demands of the position.

Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.75-$24.00 during training. After training, they are guaranteed minimum wage for hours worked, paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay paid at the employee’s base hourly rate (minimum wage), or administrative pay for administrative hours worked (between minimum wage and $89.88). This after-training rate also for service technicians includes the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16-22% of revenue depending on the revenue category. Commissions ranging from $10 to $155 can also be earned for selling products and treatments.

At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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