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Excavation Laborer

Company:
Roto-Rooter
Location:
Columbus, OH, 43219
Posted:
September 17, 2025
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Description:

Excavation Technician/Laborer

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

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.

Benefits

At Roto-Rooter we believe our greatest 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 our 90 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are a great fit at 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.

Regular Full-Time

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