Field Technician - Construction Labor

FIELD TECHNICIAN

$18‑22/hr. + Bonus structure and Benefits Package.

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions.

With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

This position is responsible for working effectively with supervisors and peers in locating, investigating, and cleaning for the successful rehabilitation and repair of various sewer and stormwater lines.

• Work successfully with supervisors and peers on various water and sewer rehabilitation and repair projects.
• Direct equipment with alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to location needs.
• Assist in initial setup and cleanup of job sites, including lifting, carrying, and pulling items 50+ lbs in weight.
• Review entry and work permits; and assist in review of pre‑ and post‑installation videos.
• Enter manhole/confined space.
• Perform job site setup and cleanup.
• Haul equipment and crew members by driving various vehicles.
• Complete driver’s daily record of duty.
• Submit work orders for vehicle and equipment maintenance, as needed.
• Continuously monitor for safety hazards, and report any safety issues to the supervisor.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalency.

• Experience working in a physical labor position with outdoor construction required.
• CIPP experience (preferred).
• CDL (preferred).
• Acceptable driving record.
• Safety Certifications for Confined Space, Competent Person, 10‑ and/or 30‑hour OSHA, as well as those related to traffic control, as required.

• Must successfully pass a drug test and driver’s license check for the past 2 years without any suspensions or major traffic violations.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and haul up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to travel is required, as much as 90% if needed.
• Must be able to effectively work in confined spaces.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands. The employee frequently must reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be working around large construction equipment and must be safety conscious.

• Team player.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by PURIS’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short‑term disability.
• Several 100 % company‑paid benefits including:
  • Life Insurance
  • Long‑term disability
  • Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.