Equipment Operator / Laborer
CIT Sewer Solutions is hiring an Equipment Operator / Laborer in Waterloo, Iowa for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation work. This role is a strong entry point into a high-demand skilled trade and gives the right candidate hands-on training, real advancement opportunities, and exposure to trenchless technology including CCTV inspection, robotic cutting, sewer cleaning support, and rehabilitation operations. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong mechanical aptitude, customer service awareness, and the willingness to work in fast-paced field environments.
Job Overview
Role summary
Support pipeline inspection and rehabilitation projects in the field while learning specialized trenchless equipment, sewer cleaning operations, and rehab support work.
Core strengths
Mechanical aptitude, customer service mindset, computer confidence, communication skills, and the willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
Technical exposure
Assist with CCTV camera inspection, robotic cutter operations, remote obstruction removal, trenchless rehabilitation support, and Jet/Vac sewer cleaning support.
Work setting
Confined spaces, inclement weather, fast-paced job sites, and occasional emergency service scheduling with flexible hours when needed.
Growth opportunity
This is a high-demand skilled trade entry point with comprehensive training and real advancement opportunities for candidates who want to build a long-term career.
Hiring focus
Military-experienced applicants, older workers, and individuals without a high school or college diploma are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Support pipeline inspection and rehabilitation operations on active job sites.
- Assist as a Robotic Cutter Technician using remote tools to remove obstructions from pipelines.
- Support trenchless rehabilitation work including UV GRP CIPP lining, point repairs, connection liners, and grouting.
- Assist sewer cleaning operations with Jet/Vac trucks and related field equipment.
- Help with CCTV camera inspection work, pipeline inspections, and cleaning operations.
- Locate manholes and perform occasional confined space entries when required.
- Operate with strong communication, customer service, and field awareness in fast-moving work environments.
- Remain available for flexible scheduling or emergency service work when required.
Requirements
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a skilled trade.
- Positive attitude and strong team spirit.
- Customer service focus and good communication skills.
- Computer aptitude and strong mechanical aptitude.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, inclement weather, and fast-paced job site conditions.
- CDL preferred but not required.
Benefits
What we offer
- Competitive wages
- Hands-on comprehensive training
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within
- Paid vacation and holidays
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
More benefits
- $250 referral bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Full-time employee eligibility after 90 days
- High-demand skilled trade career path
