Excavation Laborer

Roto-Rooter; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter is seeking an Excavation Technician in Schaumburg, IL to perform residential and commercial excavations for sewer and water repairs and replacements. The role offers strong earnings potential, with a typical range of $65,000–$80,000 per year and opportunities to exceed $100,000 with experience.

Responsibilities include safety-first excavation, pipe repairs or installations, and operating heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in excavation for residential and commercial construction.
• Must have a valid driver's license; CDL may be required depending on vehicle.
• Demonstrate proficiency in navigating excavation environments, including confined spaces and trench operations.
• Complete jobs within specified timelines.
• Current CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety by strictly adhering to OSHA and company 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.
• 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.

Skills

OSHA safety compliance

Customer interaction

Time management

Navigate confined spaces

CDL readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Tools

Back-hoe

Mini-excavator

Skid steer

Job description

Overview

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!

We have an excellent opportunity for anExcavation Technicianfor sewer & water services repairs/replacements. 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.

You can expect top-pay,earning $65,000-$80,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience with some of our technicians earning over $100,000 yearly.

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 most significant 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 nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for 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.