Pipeline CCTV Camera Operator

vortex-companies-llc; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

PTO

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a full-time Field Technician to operate CCTV equipment for pipeline inspections, perform jetting and clean-out installations, and assist with sewer maintenance and rehabilitation projects in Virginia. The role requires safety awareness, basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read plans accurately.

Flexibility for varying shifts and overtime is expected. The position offers competitive pay ($22.00–$30.00 per hour) based on qualifications, plus a

Qualifications

• 1+ year of water/sewer/televising/jetting or CIPP construction experience.
• Familiarity with closed-circuit TV cameras and high-pressure sewer equipment.
• PACP/MACP/LACP certification preferred.
• Strong reading of plans and specifications.
• Good communication and mechanical aptitude; safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate remote CCTV cameras to inspect pipelines and identify cleaning or lining needs.
• Perform jetting, cabling, and installation of clean-outs; locate manholes from maps.
• Maintain and operate equipment; support sewer maintenance, inspection, or rehabilitation tasks.
• Repair pipelines using specified products and methods; supervise jetting and vactoring work as needed.
• Set up and take down traffic controls; store footage and monitor surveillance.

Skills

Water/sewer experience

CCTV/pipe televising

Jetting equipment

PACP/MACP/LACP preferred

Safety awareness

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development,

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operating remote cameras that utilize CCTV to record interiors of various pipelines for inspections to determine if cleaning is needed (as well as what type) and if the pipeline is a candidate for lining
• Jetting, cabling, and installing clean-outs
• Locate manholes from a map
• Perform miscellaneous related duties and carry out special projects as assigned
• Operation and maintenance of all equipment
• Performs all work tasks required to support execution of sewer maintenance, inspection and/or rehabilitation pipeline tasks
• Repair various pipelines using a specific product and process
• Performs difficult skilled work supervising and participating in jetting of sewer lines and vactoring of manholes and lift station
• Set-up/take-down traffic control in the street
• Store Footage
• Watch Surveillance

Skills required:

• At least 1-year experience with water, sewer, televising, jetting, or CIPP construction
• General knowledge of the operation of closed video camera equipment, and high pressure sewer cleaning equipment
• PACP/MACP/LACP preferred
• Strong knowledge of plans and specifications
• Proficient skills with lasers, line and grade
• Strong customer service and communication skills along with mechanical aptitude are required
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday but can include shift work, weekends, evenings, holidays - flexibility is required as job duties demand.

Salary Range

• $22.00- $30.00, depending on position qualifications, job related skills and experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, genetic information, or veteran status.

We are a fair chance employer.