Underground Specialist

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain is seeking an experienced Excavation Equipment Operator with a strong background in mainline sewer excavation and underground utility work. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating excavation equipment safely and efficiently, particularly when working around existing underground utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavation equipment for residential and commercial sewer line repairs and replacements.

• Safely excavate around existing underground utilities.

• Assist with trench preparation, shoring, and backfilling.

• Follow OSHA excavation safety requirements and company procedures.

• Maintain equipment and conduct daily equipment inspections.

• Work with excavation crews to complete jobs efficiently while maintaining high safety standards.

• Experience performing mainline sewer excavations, repairs, and replacements.

• OSHA Competent Person training and practical trench safety experience.

• Proficiency operating excavators and other excavation equipment.

• Experience working around buried utilities, including electrical, natural gas, fiber-optic, water, and sewer lines.

• Strong understanding of trench safety, soil classifications, shoring, and protective systems.

• Ability to identify underground utility markings and follow safe excavation procedures.

• Ability to work independently and as part of an excavation crew.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

EEO Employer:

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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