Assistant to the Vehicle Operator Hiring Immediately (Seasonal). This is a seasonal position that works M-F and includes 40-55 hours per week. If a layoff occurs, it will usually occur in the vicinity of October. You must have a license and a clean driving record. You must also be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. This is a great job for a student looking for summer income or someone looking to gain insight into an industry that has many career advancement opportunities.
If you are interested, please email or call at [email protected] / 952-445-3173 Reaching out directly as opposed to simply relying on the indeed formula helps us identify candidates that are serious about applying.
$22/hour. This is a seasonal position with opportunities to advance when the company grows. When the company expands full-time positions, the opportunity is first given to seasonal employees that fit well into the company.
Why work at Pipe Services:
If you're looking for a company that can provide consistent work with opportunities to increase pay and gain industry specific certifications all while working in a great environment, we're the company for you.
We are small family and veteran owned business that strives to create a positive work environment and is proud to be a force for good helping to protect our country's water supply by helping our cities manage their waste infrastructure.
What you will do:
You will support the lead operator of a Hydro Excavating vehicle that is retrofitted to clean sewer lines. You will also aid lead vehicle operators who use televising equipment to inspect sewer lines.
Check out this youtube video to gain insight into “A Day In the Life” at our Company:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhTdWDRUKKo&list=PLKKmYwb0bdf6fyDMZQMBDxmxQ_XtYFwHg&index=1
Daily tasks will include:
- Opening and closing sewer man-holes
- Directing traffic
- Setting up and breaking down equipment
- Driving a van full of equipment and at times pulling a water trailer with that van
- Generally supporting the lead vehicle operator
Opportunities For Advancement:
This specific hiring is a seasonal hire. You can expect that sometime between October to November to be laid off. However, the assistant operator in general is an entry level position that is used to assess if an employee possesses the aptitude, discipline, and integrity to advance to a crew lead position. If work opportunities continue through the winter or if the company enters a growth step, and a crew assistant employee is assessed to meet the necessary criteria, Pipe Services will send that employee to gain the necessary industry certificates (NASSCO License and/or CDL) to transition to a crew lead position.
Benefits:
- Health Care For Individual through ICHRA
- 401K Match after 6 months of service with the company
- Several Provided Holiday Paid days throughout the year
- Start with 5 PTO Days/year and earned more at 2 years of service
- Seldom work weekends (None of our employees worked a weekend shift last year)
- Back to the shop by 5:00-6:00 PM each day (Last year crews only spent a total of 2 nights in a hotel for work)
You must:
- Be willing to work outside and with sewer equipment
- Have a valid driver's license
- Less than three moving violations in the last 3 years
- Have a clean driving record (no DUI's or reckless driving in the past 7 years)
- Be able to show up to the shop site in Shakopee at 6:00 AM Monday - Friday
- Be able to speak English well enough to be understood over a radio
- Be reliable
- Work well with others and have a positive attitude
- Be able to treat fellow employees and customers with respect
Contact information:
Take the next step to get hired at Pipe Services:
Send an email to "[email protected]" using the subject "Job Posting Response" and in that email answer the following questions:
- Why do you like or think you would like to work for a small family-owned company?
- When would you like to start working?
- What is your employment goal (Are you just starting out in the work force and are looking to build a resume or are you looking to grow with a company)
We've learned that candidates that take the time to answer questions like the ones above are usually serious. And, we take seriously our role of supporting our employees. If you've read this far through the posting, then you're already more serious than most (We'll get a hundred job applicants but only one or two that will take the time to email or call). Now, if you’re serious about working at Pipe Services, take the last step, answer the questions above, send us an email, and let's see if you're a good fit for our team! [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a clean driving record (< 3 tickets in the last 3 years and no DUI in the last 7 years)
- Can you lift 60 lbs. multiple times per day?
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Shakopee, MN 55379 (Required)
Work Location: In person
