Excavation Laborer

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’s 90‑year history of success has us excited for the future.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Excavation Technician for sewer & water services repairs/replacements. The primary role is to perform residential and commercial excavations that resolve plumbing issues from compromised or broken lines.

• 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.
• Operate back‑hoe, mini‑excavator, skid steers, and other excavation machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
• Work in confined spaces and open trenches.
• Locate and arrive at job sites in a timely manner; safely drive and operate service vehicle between job sites.

• Hands‑on experience in excavation projects for both residential and commercial construction settings.
• Valid driver’s license; depending on vehicle, a Commercial driver’s license may be required.
• 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 is a plus.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet the demands of the position.

Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $20.00 during training. After training, they are guaranteed minimum wage for hours worked, paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay or administrative hours. This after‑training rate also includes the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16‑22% of revenue depending on the revenue category.

Commissions ranging from $10 to $155 can also be earned for selling products and treatments.

At Roto-Rooter, 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. Military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.

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.