Excavation Laborer

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid training

Life insurance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Veteran hiring support

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service in Kansas City, KS is seeking an Excavation Technician to perform residential and commercial excavations for plumbing issues. You will operate backhoes or mini-excavators, work in trenches, and follow safety procedures.

This role requires a valid driver's license, experience in construction, ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends, and potential CDL attainment within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Construction experience in residential and commercial settings.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and open trenches.
• Complete jobs within specified timelines; CDL within 90 days if applicable.
• Trenchless water, sewer & gas experience a plus.
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA and Root-Rooter safety procedures.
• Interact with customers as needed.
• Perform manual labor in an open excavation.
• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Work in confined spaces and open trenches.

Skills

OSHA safety

Safety compliance

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

Excavation Technician

Looking for more than a paycheck? Build a Career at Roto-Rooter!

Overview

Excavation Technician Looking for more than a paycheck? Build a Career at Roto-Rooter! The primary role of the Excavation Technician is to perform residential and commercial excavations that resolve plumbing issues resulting from compromised or broken plumbing lines. If applicable, you may also offers, promote, and sell additional Roto-Rooter services such as jetting, preventative maintenance, or additional repair/ replacement. We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled backhoe or mini-excavator operator for sewer & water services repairs/replacements at our Kansas City branch, located in Kansas City, KS. 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 nearly 100-year history of success, but it’s our future that has us so excited!

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA and Root-Rooter safety procedures
• Interact with customers as needed
• Perform manual labor in an open excavation
• Operate and maintain equipment
• Work in confined spaces and open trenches

Requirements

• Valid Driver's license
• Construction experience in both residential and commercial
• Able to work in confined spaces and open trenches
• Complete jobs within specified time lines
• If applicable, current CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Trenchless water, sewer & gas experience a plus
• Work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends

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
• Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout our 86 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.