Extruder Operator
$24.59 - $31.54/hr
... sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe ... Monitor and make proper machine adjustments as required to ensure product quality, safe operation ...
$24.59 - $31.54/hr
... sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe ... Monitor and make proper machine adjustments as required to ensure product quality, safe operation ...
$24.59 - $31.54/hr
... sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe ... Monitor and make proper machine adjustments as required to ensure product quality, safe operation ...
West Sacramento, CA · On-site
$74K - $91K/yr
... machines, and compressors, as well as pipe threaders, concrete saws and jackhammers. Set up and ... operating procedures. Maintains detailed records. Responds to emergency calls. Evaluates ...
West Sacramento, CA · On-site
$74K - $91K/yr
... machines, and compressors, as well as pipe threaders, concrete saws and jackhammers. Set up and ... operating procedures. Maintains detailed records. Responds to emergency calls. Evaluates ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$31 - $37/hr (+ commission)
Well $15 Sewer and Drain Company is the oldest locally owned and operated residential plumbing ... We gear our techs up with all the necessary machines, color cameras and access to all tools you ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$31 - $37/hr (+ commission)
Well $15 Sewer and Drain Company is the oldest locally owned and operated residential plumbing ... We gear our techs up with all the necessary machines, color cameras and access to all tools you ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$31 - $37/hr (+ commission)
Well $15 Sewer and Drain Company is the oldest locally owned and operated residential plumbing ... We gear our techs up with all the necessary machines, color cameras and access to all tools you ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$31 - $37/hr (+ commission)
Well $15 Sewer and Drain Company is the oldest locally owned and operated residential plumbing ... We gear our techs up with all the necessary machines, color cameras and access to all tools you ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$65 - $85/hr
In this role, you will be responsible for operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and other machinery to safely and efficiently install underground utilities, including water, sewer ...
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Irvine, CA · On-site
$65 - $85/hr
In this role, you will be responsible for operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and other machinery to safely and efficiently install underground utilities, including water, sewer ...
$17.25 - $22.25/hr
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Truck, Sewer machines, small hand tools and small power tools, leak detectors, pipe locators WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to ...
$17.25 - $22.25/hr
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Truck, Sewer machines, small hand tools and small power tools, leak detectors, pipe locators WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to ...
Laguna Woods, CA · On-site
$20.91/hr
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Truck, Sewer machines, small hand tools and small power tools, leak detectors, pipe locators WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to ...
Laguna Woods, CA · On-site
$20.91/hr
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Truck, Sewer machines, small hand tools and small power tools, leak detectors, pipe locators WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to ...
Laguna Woods, CA · On-site
$30.93/hr
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Sewer machines, small hand tools, leak detectors, pipe locators. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to dust, normal outdoor elements, inside resident manors and community facilities.
Laguna Woods, CA · On-site
$30.93/hr
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Sewer machines, small hand tools, leak detectors, pipe locators. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to dust, normal outdoor elements, inside resident manors and community facilities.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Sewer machines, small hand tools, leak detectors, pipe locators. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to dust, normal outdoor elements, inside resident manors and community facilities.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Sewer machines, small hand tools, leak detectors, pipe locators. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to dust, normal outdoor elements, inside resident manors and community facilities.
$75 - $100/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
$75 - $100/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
$66K - $89K/yr
... of tapping machines and smaller equipment and tools, such as air compressors, high-pressure washers, paving breakers, power saws, pipe lathes, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) sewer inspection ...
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
$66K - $89K/yr
... of tapping machines and smaller equipment and tools, such as air compressors, high-pressure washers, paving breakers, power saws, pipe lathes, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) sewer inspection ...
CA · On-site
Knowledge of construction machinery, capacities, and safe operating procedures. * Capable of ... Capability to operate mid to large class excavators in order to dig mainline sewer, storm and water ...
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CA · On-site
Knowledge of construction machinery, capacities, and safe operating procedures. * Capable of ... Capability to operate mid to large class excavators in order to dig mainline sewer, storm and water ...
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
$66K - $89K/yr
... of tapping machines and smaller equipment and tools, such as air compressors, high-pressure washers, paving breakers, power saws, pipe lathes, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) sewer inspection ...
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
$66K - $89K/yr
... of tapping machines and smaller equipment and tools, such as air compressors, high-pressure washers, paving breakers, power saws, pipe lathes, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) sewer inspection ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$17 - $24/hr
... excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements at our East Bay branch, located in ... Operates back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steers, and/or other excavation machinery equipped with ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$40 - $45/hr
Desired Knowledge and/or Skills: • Knowledge of construction machinery, capacities, and safe ... dig mainline sewer, storm and water trenches at or above an established production rate. • ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$40 - $45/hr
Desired Knowledge and/or Skills: • Knowledge of construction machinery, capacities, and safe ... dig mainline sewer, storm and water trenches at or above an established production rate. • ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
Previous drain/sewer experience * Experience operating sewer drain machines * Valid driver's license and clean driving record * Reliable, hardworking, and professional * Strong communication and ...
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Sacramento, CA · On-site
Previous drain/sewer experience * Experience operating sewer drain machines * Valid driver's license and clean driving record * Reliable, hardworking, and professional * Strong communication and ...
$11.86 - $12.90
1% of jobs
$12.90 - $13.93
3% of jobs
$13.93 - $14.97
7% of jobs
$14.97 - $16
12% of jobs
$16.11 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16 - $17.04
16% of jobs
The median wage is $17.56 / hr.
$17.04 - $18.07
21% of jobs
$18.07 - $19.11
14% of jobs
$19.16 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.11 - $20.14
11% of jobs
$20.14 - $21.18
7% of jobs
$21.18 - $22.21
5% of jobs
$22.21 - $23.25
2% of jobs
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| Aspect | Sewer Machine Operator | Drain Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | OSHA safety training, equipment operation certifications | Basic safety training, possibly specialized certifications for equipment |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, sewer systems, underground infrastructure | Residential and commercial drain systems, often accessible above ground |
| Job Responsibilities | Operating heavy machinery to clean or repair sewer lines | Clearing blockages, snaking drains, minor repairs |
Both Sewer Machine Operators and Drain Cleaners work in the plumbing and sewer industry, often requiring safety certifications. Sewer Machine Operators typically handle heavy equipment in underground or large-scale sewer systems, while Drain Cleaners focus on clearing blockages in accessible drain lines. The roles overlap in industry and safety training but differ mainly in scope and work environment.
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Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
SUMMARY
The production operator is assigned to a specific work area on a production shift. They are responsible for the efficient operation of the production equipment and required to perform the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent required. No prior experience or training.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $24.59 to $31.54 per hour. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
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