Construction Technician - CIPP Laborer - Houston, TX

Insitiform Technologies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 67,337,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Insituform Technologies LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, is seeking Construction Technicians – CIPP Laborers in Houston, TX. The role involves installing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) for municipal, industrial, storm, and sewer projects, with oversight minimal but instructions followed closely.

The starting base pay is $20.00–$23.50 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of $4,000 for CDL holders; on-the-job training is provided, and additional sign-on bonuses may be available for non-CDL hires.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a Construction Laborer and/or Installation Technician highly preferred.
• Experience in the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) industry is highly preferred.
• OSHA certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver's license required with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL and be aligned with Insituform's motor vehicle standards (Hazmat endorsement is preferred but not required).
• Must be able to wear a respirator and body harness while entering confined spaces.
• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds and use pneumatic, battery-powered, or electric tools.
• Comfortable working outside at job sites with moving vehicles and mechanical operations, with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Must be able to travel weekly (potentially out of state).

Responsibilities

• Repair various types of sewer lines using a specific product and process.
• Ensure pull-in tube is properly prepared for installation by examining D-rings, chains, and attachment to pulling cable.
• Install the prepared tube using a winch, backhoe, crane, or other appropriate material.
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly.
• Cure resin products using an inflation tube, banding boots, layflat, boiler hose, etc.
• Learn and train on Insituform's products, processes, safety procedures, installation techniques, and equipment.
• Drive various vehicles (pickup trucks to tractor-trailer rigs) to haul crews and equipment.
• Perform set up and clean up tasks at job site or shop.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CDL Class A/B

OSHA certification

Job description

Construction Technician – CIPP Laborer

Insituform Technologies LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, is a global leader that has been providing pipeline protection services for more than 45 years. We value employee development and empowerment and are looking for innovative individuals to join our team and contribute to maintaining critical infrastructure worldwide.

We are currently seeking Construction Technicians – CIPP Laborers with valid CDL licenses and experience in the CIPP industry to join our team in Houston, TX. As a Construction Technician – CIPP Laborer, you will be responsible for the installation of cured‑in‑place pipe (CIPP) for various municipal, industrial, storm, and sewer line rehabilitation and repair projects. This position requires working with minimal oversight while still adhering to instructions closely.

We are currently offering a limited‑time sign‑on bonus of $4,000 for new hires with a valid CDL license, and sign‑on bonuses for new hires without a current CDL license are also available at a reduced amount. New employees who meet the criteria outlined in our sign‑on bonus program will be eligible for the full payout.

The starting base pay is $20.00–$23.50 per hour, based on experience and CDL license class. Candidates with significant industry experience may negotiate a higher starting rate. We also provide 100% paid on‑the‑job training.

Location

Houston, TX, 77001

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Daily per diem while traveling
• 100% covered individual hotel room stays while traveling
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401k matching
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and overtime pay
• Company paid PPE, boots, and safety gear
• Career growth opportunities
• Work for a forward‑thinking and innovative company
• Ecological footprint – We are rehabbing the world's infrastructure, one pipe at a time, with minimal disruption to people's daily routines and little waste

Responsibilities

• Repair various types of sewer lines using a specific product and process
• Ensure pull‑in tube is properly prepared for installation by examining D‑rings, chains, and attachment to pulling cable
• Install the prepared tube using a winch, backhoe, crane, or other appropriate material
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
• Cure resin products using an inflation tube, banding boots, layflat, boiler hose, etc.
• Learn and train on Insituform's products, processes, safety procedures, installation techniques, and equipment
• Drive various vehicles (pickup trucks to tractor‑trailer rigs) to haul crews and equipment
• Perform set up and clean up tasks at job site or shop

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience as a Construction Laborer and/or Installation Technician highly preferred
• Experience in the Cured‑in‑Place Pipe (CIPP) industry is highly preferred
• OSHA certifications are a plus
• Valid driver's license required with a clean motor vehicle record
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL and be aligned with Insituform's motor vehicle standards (Hazmat endorsement is preferred but not required)
• Must be able to wear a respirator and body harness while entering confined spaces
• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds and use pneumatic, battery‑powered, or electric tools
• Comfortable working outside at job sites with moving vehicles and mechanical operations, with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Must be able to travel weekly (potentially out of state)

Azuria Water Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azuria Water Solutions will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria Water Solutions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non‑disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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