Excavator Operator

Roto-Rooter; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan (Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter is hiring an Excavator Operator in Cranbury Township, NJ. The role focuses on skilled heavy equipment operation for sewer and water service repairs and replacements, with a pathway to top pay as experience grows.

First-year earnings range from $85,000 to $100,000, with potential to exceed $100,000 as expertise increases. A CDL Class A license and strong construction background are required to join a large national brand known for safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Construction experience in residential and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers and other excavation machinery.
• Load, unload and secure equipment on transport trailers.
• Follow OSHA and Roto-Rooter safety procedures.
• Work with a crew to complete excavation work on various projects.
• Interact with customers and provide professional service.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate with branch/rental sources.
• Perform excavation work in confined spaces and open trenches safely.
• Arrive at job sites promptly and drive service vehicles between locations.

Skills

Construction experience

Education

CDL Class A License

Job description

Overview

Excavator Operator

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.

If job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement representing a well-known national brand are what you're looking for, Roto-Rooter is the company for you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, providing excellent pay, flexible work schedules and top benefits.

We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator, especially backhoe and/mini excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements.

First year Roto-Rooter Excavator Operators can expect top-pay, earning $85,000-$100,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience with some of our Operators earning over $100,000 yearly.

Responsibilities

• Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials on residential and commercial job sites.
• Load, unload and secure equipment on transport trailers according to guidelines.
• Follow OSHA and Roto-Rooter safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with a crew to efficiently complete excavation work on various projects.
• Interact with customers as needed, providing excellent customer service and addressing their requirements professionally.
• Maintain excavation equipment and gather all necessary equipment from the branch and/or rental companies to ensure smooth operations during excavation tasks.
• Perform excavation work in confined spaces and open trenches, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
• Locate and arrive at job sites promptly, ensuring safe driving and operation of service vehicles between locations.

Requirements

• Essential requirement: Construction experience in both residential and commercial projects.
• Mandatory requirement: Possession of a current CDL Class A license for this position.
• Trenchless water, sewer & gas experience is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as required for the role.
• Complete jobs within specified timelines.

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.