CDL Pipeline Rehabilitation Laborer

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

PTO and more

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a CDL Technician to support inspections, cleaning, repair and rehabilitation of sewer and storm water pipes in Charlottesville, VA. The role emphasizes safe, efficient teamwork with supervisors and crew members to keep projects on track.

Responsibilities include manual labor, operating equipment, entering confined spaces, and watching pumps. Candidates should have a Class A/B vehicle background, a tanker endorsement, and be able to pass DOT-related checks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience operating a Class A or B vehicle (vac truck preferred).
• Tanker endorsement required or willing to obtain.
• Willing to learn/operate other company equipment; pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Manual labor tasks (lifting, carrying, dragging or pulling material).
• Equipment driving and operation.
• Entry into manhole and underground structures.
• Pump watch and operation.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Tanker endorsement

Safety PPE

Confined spaces entry

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.

Our Drivers are working drivers. When not operating a CDL vehicle, the role of the CDL Technician is to work effectively with supervisors and all members of the crew to ensure successful inspections, cleaning, repairs, and rehabilitation of sewer and storm water pipes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manual labor tasks (lifting, carrying, dragging or pulling material, etc.)
• Equipment driving and operation.
• Entry into manhole and underground structures.
• Pump watch and operation.

Qualifications

• Preferred 3-5 years of experience operating a Class A or B Vehicle, preferably a Vac Truck.
• Tanker endorsement required or willing to obtain.
• Must also have the ability and/or willingness to learn and operate other company equipment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test, D.O.T. physical and meet background requirements.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Able to work in various weather conditions.
• Able to wear required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working as required by the job.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

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

Salary Range

• $22.00- $26.00, 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.

We are a second chance employer.