CDL Laborer

Vortex Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company in the infrastructure sector! Vortex Companies is seeking dedicated individuals to assist with critical construction tasks, emphasizing safety and teamwork. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K retirement plan

PTO

Income protection insurance

Off the job accident insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Clean driving record over the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and breakdown of traffic control and equipment.
• Safely operate vehicles and perform inspections.
• Dig trenches and install sewer, water, or storm drainpipes.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Physical Agility

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

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 world’s 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 by 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, then apply today!

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with setup and break down of traffic control, as well as all equipment
• Safely operate vehicles on behalf of the company. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of all vehicles
• Working safely around equipment, machinery, and bio-hazards, such as blood borne pathogens and sewage
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures
• Install sewer, water, or storm drainpipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment
• Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects

Qualifications:
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Experience in the construction industry preferred
• Ability to enter, exit and work in confined spaces (manholes, storm drain structures, Pump stations, Etc)
• Ability to work a workday that normally starts at 6:30am and goes until 6:30pm or when the work is done for the day, whichever comes first. May be required to work nights at times
• Ability to travel out of town for up to four nights a week, or often several weeks out of each month. (Hotels and per diem provided by Vortex Companies)

• Loves to teach, and is eager to ensure that the team upholds the highest standards in Pipe Bursting

• Must be able to wear standard OSHA approved hard hat and safety vest for the duration of the workday
• Possess a clean driving record over the last 3 years and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, including a physical and drug screen

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
• This is a full-time, Non-exempt position
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, roughly 6:30am to 6:30pm, and includes shift work, weekends, evenings, holidays - Flexibility is required as job duties demand

Why Join Us?

If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for training and quality assurance, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, loves to teach, and is eager to ensure that our teams uphold the highest standards. This is your opportunity to work with a dedicated team while advancing your skills and leading impactful training initiatives.

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.