VLS Technician

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Vortex Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a dependable Construction Technician to support the crew on site. You will assist with safety, preparation, repairs, and rehabilitation of structures as part of a growing infrastructure team.

The role requires physical labor, willingness to travel, and the ability to learn on the job. Benefits include health, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid time off. Flexibility for overtime and out-of-town work is required; teamwork and safety procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Physical labor or outdoor construction experience preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and DOT-related checks.
• Able to operate a variety of simple and complex tools.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity while meeting customer expectations.
• Work with supervisors and crew members.
• Load materials and equipment for transport to job sites.
• Set up traffic control, safety and installation equipment.
• Assist in measuring, marking, and preparing materials for installation.
• Assist operators to complete work efficiently.
• Enter below-ground utility structures.
• Keep site and trailer clean and organized.
• Perform other related duties and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Shotcrete/Gunite experience

Concrete finishing

Learn on the job

Tool operation

Education

Experience in physical labor/outdoor construction

OT travel flexibility

Ability to pass pre-employment drug test/DOT physical

Driver’s license check readiness

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,

Vortex Lining Systems provides a large diameter pipe lining system that utilizes a state-of-the-art geopolymer mortar. Our VLS rehabilitation team lead the industry in experience, job-site safety and installation quality.

The role of the technician is to learn multiple positions within the crew and assist team members with safety, inspection, cleaning/preparation, repairs, and rehabilitation of structures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must represent the company with professionalism and integrity.Assure customer expectations are met or exceeded in a manner that maximizes profitability without compromising safety or quality standards.
• Work effectively with supervisors and all members of the crew
• Load materials and equipment into vehicles for transportation to and from the job site.
• Set up traffic control, safety equipment, and installation equipment at the job site.
• Assist in measuring, marking, and preparing materials for installation.
• Assist equipment operators so that they can effectively complete the work.
• Enter below ground utility structures.
• Ensure the site is left clean before the crew leaves.
• Clean vehicles, equipment and keep the site/support trailer organized and clean.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Comply with all government and corporate safety procedures.

Skills and Specifications

• Shotcrete/Gunite experience
• Concrete finishing
• Capable of following instructions and learning via On-Job training.
• Ability to operate a variety of simple and complex tools.

Education And Qualifications

• Experience working in a physical labor position and/or outdoor construction preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and out of town.
• Ability to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift over 50 lbs.
• 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).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: this is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday and includes shift work, weekends, evenings, holidays - Flexibility is required as job duties demand.

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 Services 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.

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