Excavation Laborer

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service is seeking an Excavation Technician for sewer and water services at our Ft. Lauderdale area branch in Deerfield Beach, FL. The role involves residential and commercial excavations to resolve plumbing issues, with average earnings after training of $75,000–$90,000.

Responsibilities include safety-first excavations, pipe repairs or installations, and operating heavy equipment. A valid driver’s license is required, with CDL possible depending on vehicle.

Qualifications

• Hands-on excavation experience in residential and commercial settings.
• Valid driver's license; CDL may be required for certain vehicles.
• Ability to navigate confined spaces and trench operations.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Experience with trenchless water, sewer & gas projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety per OSHA and company protocols.
• Interact with customers as needed.
• Perform excavations and subsequent pipe repairs or installations.
• Operate excavation machinery (back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steer).
• Work in confined spaces and open trenches.
• Safe driving between job sites in service vehicle.

Skills

Excavation experience

Driver's license

CDL eligible

Trenchless experience

Flexible schedule

Tools

Back-hoe

Mini-excavator

Skid steer

Job description

Excavation Technician/Laborer

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.

Overview

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!

We have an excellent opportunity for an Excavation Technician for sewer & water services repairs/replacements at our Ft. Lauderdale branch located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The average earnings after training are $75,000-$90,000. 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.

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.