Excavator Operator

Roto-Rooter; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Job summary

Roto-Rooter seeks an Excavator Operator to perform backhoe, mini excavator, and other equipment tasks for sewer and water service repairs in Farmingdale, NY. The role features flexible schedules and opportunity with a national brand.

The position requires experience with backhoes on both residential and commercial projects, and a CDL Class A may be preferred. Local travel and safety compliance are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Experience operating backhoe on residential and commercial projects.
• Possession of a CDL Class A license preferred.
• Experience with trenchless water, sewer and gas is a plus.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete jobs within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and other excavation machinery to excavate and load materials on job sites.
• Load, unload and secure equipment on trailers.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with a crew to complete excavation work efficiently.
• Interact with customers professionally to address requirements.
• Maintain equipment and secure necessary gear from branch/rental companies.
• Perform excavation work in confined spaces and open trenches with safety protocols.
• Travel between locations and drive service vehicles safely.

Skills

Backhoe operation

CDL Class A

Trenchless water/sewer experience

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 at our Long Island branch, located in Farmingdale, NY. The average pay range for this position is $75,000-$100,000.

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 back-hoe, experience in both residential and commercial projects.
• Preferred 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.

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