Excavation Laborer

We have an excellent opportunity for an Excavation Technician for sewer & water services repairs/replacements at our Long Island, NY branch and has an average first year pay range of $50,000-$70,000.  The primary area of job sites will be in the Queens and Naussau, NY areas.  As an Excavation Technician, your primary function is to perform residential and commercial excavations that resolve plumbing issues resulting from compromised or broken plumbing lines. 

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!

• →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

• 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.

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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