Excavation Crew Member and Labor

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Portland & SeattleGladstone, OR
$24 - $33Onsite

About The Position

Mr. Rooter Plumbing offers proud tradespeople a noble, long-term career doing work that matters with a team that does it right. This role is a well-paying, entry-level position that serves as the first step in a series of jobs within the company that can quickly increase in responsibility and compensation. The company protects the health of the community through the most clean, courteous, and professional resolution of water and wastewater system problems. If you bring high character and ambition, you will be welcomed into a noble, long-term career and supported to grow within this team. The role of the Excavation Crew Member is to perform general labor as part of a small team to repair and replace sewer and storm lines. The majority of jobs involve existing systems in residential neighborhoods, not new construction or commercial work.

Requirements

  • Exemplifies the clean, courteous, professional attributes of the Mr. Rooter brand.
  • Fast learner, comfortable with process.
  • Candidates with experience and demonstrated skills earn more on day one.
  • Ambitious team player. The only way to succeed in this role is to commit to working with the whole Excavation Crew.
  • Commit to learning and you will be fine.
  • Must complete all safety courses, demonstrate mastery operating a mini-excavator and all other equipment, hold a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and medical card.

Nice To Haves

  • If you can smile even when you are standing in a muddy hole, you will be a great fit.

Responsibilities

  • Travel daily, in all weather conditions, from our Gladstone, OR shop to jobsites across the greater Portland & Vancouver metropolitan area by driving company vehicles towing equipment trailers.
  • Maintain a safe jobsite. Learn and follow all safety procedures and Personal Protective Equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.
  • Dig trenches with a mini-excavator and by hand to expose sewer and storm lines
  • Repair and replace underground pipe and then pass government quality inspections
  • Restore the customer’s property with care and attention

Benefits

  • $24 to $33/hour based on qualifications.
  • Earn $3/hour raise when you earn a Class A CDL (we will pay for your class).
  • 401K with employer generous match and immediate vesting. 100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 2%.
  • 3 weeks of paid time off
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Excellent medical insurance with $5,100 per year paid toward your premium by Mr. Rooter
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