VLS Technician

About the role

The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner. Vortex Lining Systems provides a large diameter pipe lining system that utilizes a state-of-the-art geopolymer mortar. The VLS rehabilitation team lead the industry in experience, job-site safety and installation quality. The role of the technician is to learn multiple positions within the crew and assist team members with safety, inspection, cleaning/preparation, repairs, and rehabilitation of structures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must represent the company with professionalism and integrity
• Assure customer expectations are met or exceeded in a manner that maximizes profitability without compromising safety or quality standards
• Work effectively with supervisors and all members of the crew
• Load materials and equipment into vehicles for transportation to and from the job site
• Set up traffic control, safety equipment, and installation equipment at the job site
• Assist in measuring, marking, and preparing materials for installation
• Assist equipment operators so that they can effectively complete the work
• Enter below ground utility structures
• Ensure the site is left clean before the crew leaves
• Clean vehicles, equipment and keep the site/support trailer organized and clean
• Perform other related duties as required
• Comply with all government and corporate safety procedures

Skills

• Shotcrete/Gunite experience
• Concrete finishing
• Capable of following instructions and learning via On-Job training
• Ability to operate a variety of simple and complex tools

Qualifications

• Experience working in a physical labor position and/or outdoor construction preferred
• Ability to work overtime and out of town
• Ability to enter and work in confined spaces
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift over 50 lbs
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test, D.O.T. physical and driver's license check for past 36 months without any suspensions or major traffic violations (D.O.T. requirements)

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday and includes shift work, weekends, evenings, holidays. Flexibility is required as job duties demand.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!