Excavator Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter on Long Island is seeking a Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator focused on backhoe and mini excavator work for sewer and water service repairs. This is a hands-on role performing residential and commercial excavations as part of a crew.

Based in the Long Island branch, you will operate excavators across Queens and Nassau, maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures. A CDL Class A license is mandatory, and flexible scheduling including nights and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Essential construction experience in residential and commercial projects.
• Mandatory CDL Class A license.
• Experience with trenchless water, sewer and gas is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Complete jobs within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers and related machinery on job sites.
• Load, unload and secure equipment on transport trailers.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with a crew to complete excavation projects efficiently.
• Interact with customers professionally and address requirements.
• Maintain equipment and arrange necessary tools for tasks.
• Perform excavation work in confined spaces and trenches safely.
• Report to job sites promptly and drive service vehicles between locations.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Mini excavator operation

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Education

CDL Class A license

Job description

Overview

Excavator Operator

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. This position in at our Long Island branch, NY branch but will be working in the Queens and Nassau, NY areas. The year salary expectation range is between $50,000-$70,000. 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.

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.

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 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 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.