Technician

Vortex Companies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

Off-the-job accident insurance

PTO

Per diem

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a General Laborer to support sewer maintenance, inspection and rehabilitation tasks on water infrastructure projects. You will perform field work, operate pipe bursting equipment, and work under supervision with routine decisions.

Candidates must be able to work outdoors year-round, lift up to 50 lbs, and be willing to travel up to 100% with daily per diem of $60. A high school diploma and pre-employment screenings are preferred/required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in physical labor or outdoor construction preferred.
• Ability to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Willing to travel up to 100% and work overtime.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and D.O.T. physical; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• General laborer who supports sewer maintenance, inspection and rehabilitation pipeline tasks.
• Makes routine decisions and takes direction from supervision.
• Able to work outside year-round.
• Operate and maintain pipe bursting equipment.
• Lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Follow instructions

Math skills

Operate tools

Physical labor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe bursting equipment

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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• General laborer who performs all work tasks required to support execution of sewer maintenance, inspection and/or rehabilitation pipeline tasks
• Makes routine decisions and takes direction from supervision.
• Able to work outside year-round.
• Operation and maintenance of all pipe bursting equipment
• Can lift, push/pull, carry 50 lbs.

Skills and Specifications

• Capable of following instructions and on-the-job training.
• Basic or advanced math skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of simple and complex tools.

Education and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a physical labor position and/or outdoor construction preferred.
• Ability to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime and out of town, 100% travel, includes daily per diem ($60 / day).
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test, D.O.T. physical and driver's license check for past 36 months without any suspensions or major traffic violations (D.O.T. requirements).

We offer a competitive total compensation package including $60 / day per diem, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.