Vactor Operator at National Underground Group in Denver, North Carolina

Job Description:

APPLY NOW! $2000 sign on bonus to be paid to candidates who are hired! (Current employees of Tri-State Utilities or affiliated companies are not eligible for sign-on bonus)

Tri-State Utilities is looking for Laborers/Field Technicians! Founded in 1990, National Underground Group's Tri-State Utilities division provides pipeline rehabilitation of sewers and storm drains using trenchless pipelining technologies, including the cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) process and other industry-leading technologies.

Tri-State clients include municipalities, federal agencies and their partner engineers, and general contractors. Additional Tri-State services include pipe cleaning, CCTV inspection, smoke, and dye testing, grouting and HDPE sliplining. Tri-State Utilities is in Chesapeake, VA with a branch office outside of Charlotte in Denver, NC.

The company's field workers bring years of experience and industry knowledge to each job, allowing Tri-State to deliver high-quality results to customers each day. Maintaining quality control from planning through wet-out and field installation is Tri-State's goal.

The Tri-State team is committed to hiring top-performing individuals seeking long term employment with growth opportunities and benefits. We want to offer you competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for advancement.

Why You'll Love Working for Us (Our Benefits):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance


• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• 401(k) with employer match


• We offer career advancement

Your Responsibilities as a Laborer/Field Technician:

• 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.

What We Need from You (Our Requirements):

• Experience in the construction industry preferred.


• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with DOT Medical card required


• Ability to enter, exit and work in confined spaces (manholes, storm drain structures, Pump stations, Etc)


• Ability to work a workday that normally starts at 6:30am and goes until 5:00pm or when the work is done for the day, whichever comes first. May be required to work nights at times.


• Ability to travel out of town for up to four nights a week, sometimes several weeks out of each month. (Hotels and per diem provided by TSU)


• Ability to be around 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.


• 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.

National Underground Group provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Company is committed to maintaining an environment in which all applicants are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace.