Operator/Excavator- Civil, Wet Utilities- Water, Sewer & Storm

PURIS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Critical illness and accident coverage

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PURIS is seeking an Operator to perform trenchless pipe rehabilitation installation under the supervision of the Operations Manager. This role emphasizes safety, precise execution, and on-site collaboration with mechanics and crew members.

The Operator will handle vehicle fueling, equipment setup, liner installation support, and restoration tasks while ensuring compliance with procedures. CDL is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with team and supervisors on site.
• Precise, reliable and capable of following detailed instructions with minimal supervision.
• Proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving on field projects.
• Solid understanding of standard trenchless pipe rehabilitation installation procedures.
• Ability to work in extreme work environments and confined spaces, with good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Checks and fuels vehicles and performs light mechanical work; assists mechanic with repairs on equipment.
• Sets up trench jacks.
• Distributes notices to residents and businesses as instructed.
• Chips and repairs manholes; fuses pipe.
• Sets up winches and connects hoses.
• Assists with liner installation; operates inverter; cuts liner.
• Performs restoration and clean up after projects.
• Connects services and sets up equipment; loads equipment.
• Uses safety equipment and follows standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Following orders

Proactive troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Tools

Trench jacks

Winches

Hoses

Inverter

Liner installation

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 servicesSets 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.