Pipeline CCTV Camera Operator

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Off the job accident insurance

Job summary

Vortex Companies seeks a CCTV Operator to perform pipeline inspections, cable jetting, and clean-out installation in water and sewer systems. The role involves locating manholes from maps, operating CCTV gear, and supporting cleaning and rehabilitation projects in field conditions.

Travel is required, with typical Mon–Fri hours, and occasional shift work including evenings or weekends. Benefits and a competitive hourly wage are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1-year experience with water, sewer, televising, jetting, or CIPP construction.
• Strong knowledge of plans and specifications and safety precautions.
• Good communication and customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CCTV cameras to inspect interiors of pipelines and assess cleaning or lining needs.
• Jetting, cabling, and installing clean-outs; locate manholes from maps.
• Support sewer maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation tasks in field environments.
• Set up and manage traffic control; supervise jetting and vactoring tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment and store footage; assist in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Plans and specs

Tools

Closed video cameras

High pressure sewer cleaning equipment

Laser alignment tools

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
• Watch Surveillance

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

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.

We are a fair chance employer.