Excavator Operator- Trenching- Water, Sewer & Storm Lines

PURIS; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Bonus program

401(k) match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PURIS is hiring an Operator to support trenchless pipe rehabilitation installations under the direction of the Operations Manager. The role emphasizes safe, efficient daily execution of field tasks and equipment operation.

CDL is preferred. The position requires working in challenging environments and following standard operating procedures. PURIS offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a growing trenchless infrastructure team.

Qualifications

• Must have good communications and interaction skills.
• Must be accurate, detailed, reliable and able to follow orders with minimal supervision.
• Must be proactive and troubleshoot.
• Solid understanding of standard field pipe rehabilitation installation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Checks and fuels vehicles and performs light mechanical adjustments and assists mechanic in repairs on assigned equipment.
• Sets up trench jacks
• Distributes notices to residents and businesses as instructed
• Chips Manholes
• Repairs Manholes
• Fuses Pipe
• Sets up winches and connects hoses
• Assists with install of liner, operates inverter, cuts liner
• Restoration and clean up
• Connects services
• Sets up equipment
• Loads equipment
• Uses safety equipment and follows procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Follow orders

Job description

Operator

CDL Preferred

About PURIS:

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Operator will conduct all the daily activities associated with Trenchless pipe rehabilitation installation in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Checks and fuels vehicles and performs light mechanical adjustments and assists mechanic in performing repairs on assigned equipment.
• Sets up trench jacks
• Distributes notices to residents and businesses as instructed
• Chips Manholes
• Repairs Manholes
• Fuses Pipe
• Sets up winches and connect hoses
• Assists with install of liner, operates inverter, cut liner
• Restoration and clean up
• Connects services
• Sets up equipment
• Loads equipment
• Utilizes all safety equipment and follow standard operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Experience And Qualifications

• Incumbent must possess and demonstrate proficiency in the above responsibilities. Must demonstrate good communications and interaction skills.
• Must be accurate, detailed, reliable and able to follow orders on projects and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must have ability to be proactive and trouble shoot.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of standard field pipe rehabilitation installation procedures.
• Must be able to work in extreme work environments, conditions and confined spaces. Position requires fit physical condition.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.