Helper-Stormwater

Description

About Magnolia Plumbing, LLC

For over 75 years, Magnolia Plumbing, LLC has proudly served the DC metropolitan area, delivering reliable solutions for both residential and commercial customers across heating and cooling (HVAC), plumbing, wastewater management, and underground site utility work.

We believe the best service starts with the best people, so we hire the best and invest in their success.

Magnolia Companies is seeking a Helper to join our Stormwater Department. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to enter the construction field, gain hands-on experience, and build a career in stormwater management and drainage infrastructure.

The Stormwater Department focuses on the installation, maintenance, and repair of stormwater drainage systems. This position involves physical labor, including cleaning storm drainage structures, digging for drainage systems and manholes, shoveling wet material, and assisting with stormwater projects. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and following the direction of foremen and experienced tradesmen.

Responsibilities

• Assist foremen and tradesmen with daily stormwater, drainage, and underground utility work.
• Assist with cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining storm drainage structures.
• Support stormwater drainage system installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of drainage pipes, catch basins, manholes, and related structures.
• Dig ditches, trenches, and manholes as directed.
• Perform continuous shoveling of wet material, dirt, gravel, and debris.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize materials, tools, and deliveries.
• Assist with jobsite preparation, cleanup, demolition, and restoration.
• Remove debris, sediment, and blockages from stormwater drainage systems.
• Assist with pipe placement, backfilling, grading, and other excavation activities.
• Perform flagging and direct traffic around active work zones as directed.
• Assist with confined space work and related safety procedures when properly trained and authorized.
• Help identify and report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, or potential jobsite hazards.
• Maintain and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
• Follow directions from foremen and tradesmen to complete assigned tasks efficiently.

Requirements

• Commitment to workplace and jobsite safety at all times.
• Reliable transportation and ability to report to assigned job sites.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in stormwater and underground utility work.
• Ability to follow directions and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including digging, lifting, carrying, and shoveling.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, construction vehicles, and active job sites.
• Ability to work in confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
• Ability to pass a Flagger written test- training will be provided.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and construction equipment.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing jobsite conditions and work assignments.
• 2 years of construction, excavation, drainage, or general labor experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits & Culture

•  Medical benefits starting the first of the month, plus company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Company contributions to 401(k) and HSA.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health coverage.
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance Policy.
• Paid time off (PTO) available from day one.
• Empowered environment: we trust you to own your work.
• Opportunity to pursue trade school and ongoing professional development.
• Safety Incentive bonus.

As part of our standard hiring process, this role requires completion of a background check and drug screening following an offer of employment.