Veit National offers a competitive salary, a full benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), health savings account (HSA), profit sharing, boot allowance, prescription eyewear reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, per diem & hotels (for jobs 75 miles away from home), and more! Veit National is a non-union company.

Position Summary

The CIPP general laborer/operator (required CDL) assists our crew by providing manual labor, operating hand tools, delivering equipment, and other duties associated with preparation, installation, and post-installation of CIPP (Cure in place pipe) trenchless technology methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Class A or B CDL with DOT Medical card required.
• Operates hand and power tools of all types including grinders, handheld saws, sewer cleaning equipment, closed circuit televising equipment (CCTV), confined space retrieval equipment, and a variety of other specialized equipment and instruments.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor at construction project sites.
• Assists in preparation, installation, and post installation duties for Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) liners.
• Delivers CIPP rehabilitation equipment to and from jobsite locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks. Hauls and hoists materials.
• Maintains a clean job site at all times. Picks up all material, tools, and small equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings any concerns to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, Safety Director, or Management.
• Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.
• Work as part of a construction crew on sewer lines, storm drains, or water mains for the purpose of pipeline rehabilitation.
• Operate vacuum trucks and the lines on the truck for standard & heavy cleaning of pipelines.
• Perform standard and heavy cleaning with Vactor Jet truck for CIPP lining operations on various types of pipelines.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Conduct pre-shift vehicle inspection.
• Performs laborer duties as needed to ensure a timely and quality job and carry out special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class A or B CDL with DOT Medical card required
• Ability to enter, exit and work in confined spaces (manholes, storm drain structures, Pump stations, Etc)
• Ability to withstand strong chemical odor, under safe exposure conditions.
• Must be able to wear a respirator properly and safely, as well as standard OSHA approved hard hat and safety vest for the duration of the workday.
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work (or willingness to learn).
• Willingness and ability to perform manual labor. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Oral communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management, employees, external vendors and jobsite personnel, and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Commitment to attendance as indicated by management and/or project requirements.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Experience operating a CIPP cutter truck or boiler unit.
• OSHA-30
• First Aid/CPR
• Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement

Other

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Position requires 8 to 12-hour workdays and occasional weekends, as needed. Must be flexible regarding work hours. Shift normally starts at 6:30am and goes until the work is done for the day. May be required to work nights at times.
• Possess a clean driving record over the last 3 years and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, including a physical and drug screen.
• Position requires 75-100% travel within the State of Florida and southeast U.S. (Hotels and per diem provided.)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Able to work extended hours (up to 12 per day) during peak periods.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat.

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