Job Description
Overview Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.
Roto-Rooter, America's premier provider of plumbing and drain cleaning company is the name that homeowners and businesses turn to for select quality services. We are proud of our 90-year history of success, but it's our future that has us so excited!
We have an excellent opportunity for an
Excavation Technician for sewer & water services repairs/replacements. The primary role of the Excavation Technician is to perform residential and commercial excavations that resolve plumbing issues resulting from compromised or broken plumbing lines.
Responsibilities - Prioritize safety by strictly adhering to OSHA and Roto-Rooter safety protocols
- Interact with customers as needed
- Perform excavation tasks followed by pipe repairs or new pipe installations as an Excavation Technician
- Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials
- Work in confined spaces and open trenches
- Locates and arrives at job sites in a timely manner; safely drives and operates service vehicle between job sites
- Direct interaction with vulnerable populations such as children or elderly.
- Entering customers' residence providing trustworthy service while solving the problem.
Requirements - Hands-on experience in excavation projects for both residential and commercial construction settings is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license. Depending on the vehicle driven, a Commercial driver's license may be required.
- Demonstrate proficiency in navigating excavation environments, including confined spaces and trench operations, with efficiency and effectiveness.
- Complete jobs within specified timelines
- Current CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days if necessary for the vehicle driven
- Trenchless water, sewer & gas experience a plus
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet the demands of the position.
Excavation technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.00 to $20.00 during training. After training, they are paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage for all hours worked. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay paid at the employee's base hourly rate (minimum wage), or administrative pay for administrative hours worked (between minimum wage and $78.72). Excavation technicians also have the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16-22% of revenue depending on the revenue category. In addition, there are times when an excavation technician will be paid per a daily job rate ranging from $260 to $400.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Change Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Benefits At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That's why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:
- Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Training
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Profit Sharing
Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for
military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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