Excavation Laborer

Roto-Rooter; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Prescription DR

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter, Long Island's trusted plumbing and drain cleaning provider, is seeking an Excavation Technician/Laborer to perform residential and commercial excavations that resolve plumbing issues.

The role covers work across Queens and Nassau counties, requires OSHA safety adherence, CDL if necessary, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. First-year pay ranges from $50,000 to $70,000, with comprehensive benefits and career paths.

Qualifications

• Hands-on excavation experience in residential and commercial settings.
• Valid driver's license; CDL may be required depending on vehicle.
• Ability to obtain CDL within 90 days if needed.
• Willing to work nights and weekends on a flexible schedule.
• Experience with trenchless water/sewer/gas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety per OSHA and company protocols.
• Interact with customers as needed.
• Perform excavation tasks and pipe repairs or new installations.
• Operate back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers and other machinery.
• Work in confined spaces and open trenches.
• Travel between job sites safely and timely.

Skills

Excavation experience

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Time management

Education

Valid driver’s license

Tools

CDL/Ability to obtain CDL

Job description

Overview

Excavation Technician/Laborer

We have an excellent opportunity for an Excavation Technician for sewer & water services repairs/replacements at our Long Island, NY branch and has an average first year pay range of $50,000-$70,000. The primary area of job sites will be in the Queens and Naussau, NY areas. As an Excavation Technician, your primary function is to perform residential and commercial excavations that resolve plumbing issues resulting from compromised or broken plumbing lines.

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

Roto-Rooter, America’s premier provider of plumbing and drain cleaning company is the name that homeowners and businesses turn to for select quality services. We are proud of our 90-year history of success, but it’s our future that has us so excited!

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety by strictly adhering to OSHA and Roto-Rooter safety protocols
• Interact with customers as needed
• Perform excavation tasks followed by pipe repairs or new pipe installations as an Excavation Technician
• Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials
• Work in confined spaces and open trenches
• Locates and arrives at job sites in a timely manner; safely drives and operates service vehicle between job sites

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in excavation projects for both residential and commercial construction settings is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license. Depending on the vehicle driven, a Commercial driver's license may be required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in navigating excavation environments, including confined spaces and trench operations, with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Complete jobs within specified timelines
• Current CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days if necessary for the vehicle driven
• Trenchless water, sewer & gas experience a plus
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet the demands of the position.

Benefits

At Roto-Rooter we believe our greatest investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well‑being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout our 90 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are a great fit at our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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