CCTV Operator

Vortex Companies; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is hiring CCTV Operators to perform remote camera inspections and cleaning operations in water and sewer infrastructure. Work includes locating manholes, jetting, and installing clean-outs, with travel required in a fast-growing services business.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adaptability in a dynamic environment as you support rehabilitation projects and ensure compliance with project specs.

Qualifications

• At least 1-year experience with water, sewer, televising, jetting, or CIPP construction.
• General knowledge of the operation of closed video camera equipment and high pressure sewer cleaning equipment.
• PACP/MACP/LACP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate remote cameras that utilize CCTV to record interiors of pipelines for inspections and determine cleaning needs.
• Jetting, cabling, and installing clean-outs as part of sewer maintenance.
• Locate manholes from maps and prepare sites for repair or rehabilitation work.
• Carry out miscellaneous related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Operate and maintain all equipment used in sewer inspection and cleaning tasks.
• Supervise and perform jetting of sewer lines and vactoring of manholes and lift stations.

Skills

CCTV operation

Water/sewer experience

Safety awareness

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

CCTV equipment

High pressure sewer cleaning equipment

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development.

CCTV (Camera) Operators perform services ranging from locating manholes from a map, performing confined space entry operations, and performing standard CCTV/Cleaning operations.

Job will include work in and around waterlines, sanitary and storm sewers. Travel required.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operating remote cameras that utilize CCTV to record interiors of various pipelines for inspections to determine if cleaning is needed (as well as what type) and if the pipe line is a candidate for lining
• Jetting, cabling, and installing clean-outs
• Locate manholes from a map
• Perform miscellaneous related duties and carry out special projects as assigned
• Operation and maintenance of all equipment
• Performs all work tasks required to support execution of sewer maintenance, inspection and/or rehabilitation pipeline tasks
• Repair various pipelines using a specific product and process
• Performs difficult skilled work supervising and participating in jetting of sewer lines and vactoring of manholes and lift station
• Set-up/take-down traffic control in the street
• Store Footage

Skills required:

• At least 1-year experience with water, sewer, televising, jetting, or CIPP construction
• General knowledge of the operation of closed video camera equipment, and high pressure sewer cleaning equipment
• PACP/MACP/LACP preferred
• Strong knowledge of plans and specifications
• Proficient skills with lasers, line and grade
• Strong customer service and communication skills along with mechanical aptitude are required
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday but can include shift work, weekends, evenings, holidays - flexibility is required as job duties demand.

Salary Range

• $22.00- $30.00, depending on position qualifications, job related skills and experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, genetic information, or veteran status.