Construction Technician - Laborer - Hammond, LA

Davita Inc.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry is looking for Construction Technicians / Laborers in Hammond, LA. The role involves the installation of cured-in-place pipe systems and requires a valid CDL license. Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus available, alongside comprehensive benefits and on-the-job training.

Benefits

Daily per diem while traveling

100% covered individual hotel room stays

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and overtime pay

Company paid PPE, boots, and safety gear

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Laborer and/or Installation Technician preferred.
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL.
• OSHA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) for municipal and industrial projects.
• Drive vehicles to haul crews and equipment.
• Monitor equipment during installation.

Skills

Lifting / Moving up to 75 pounds

Use of pneumatic, battery-powered, or electric tools

Driving various vehicles

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Construction Technician - Laborer

Job Title

Construction Technician - Laborer

Job
ID

27756711

Location

Hammond,
LA,
70401

Other Location

Description

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

We are currently seeking Construction Technicians / Laborers with valid CDL licenses to join our team in Hammond LA. As a Construction Technician / Laborer, you will be responsible for the installation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) for various municipal, industrial, storm, and sewer line rehab and repair projects. This position requires working with minimal oversite 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 pay is at an hourly rate, and the average Construction Technician can expect to earn up to $55,000 per year in total (includes starting hourly rate, overtime, per diem). We offer 100% paid on-the-job training!

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

• 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


• On-the-job training with full 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, with little waste

What You'll Do:

• Repair various types of sewer lines by 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 / 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 / shop

What We Need From You:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred


• Experience as a Construction Laborer and / or Installation Technician highly preferred


• OSHA certifications are a plus


• Valid driver's license required with a clean motor vehicle report


• 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 / 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. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria Water Solutions is firmly bound. 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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