
Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical
Description
Job Title: Excavation Assistant
Reports to: Plumbing/Sewer Manager
Work Hours: Monday thru Friday with rotating weekends
Pay Scale: Starting at $17.00/hour; Commensurate with experience
Position Summary:
To assist in performing commercial and/or residential sewer/water line repairs and replacements. Most excavations will require the use of heavy machinery.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist on excavations for commercial and residential sewer/water line jobs using heavy machinery such as a Backhoe or Bobcat
- Hand dig with a shovel when use of machinery is not an option
- Assess JULIE locate marks and add additional marks as per Black Diamond requirements
- Prepare job site and surrounding area for safety of job and customer property
- Clear job site of debris before and after work is completed
- Able to assist in repairs/replacements of sewer/water lines
- Ensure that all projects are completed safely, according to OSHA standards, using appropriate shoring, etc.
- Act as a liaison between the customer and company, when needed
- Willingness and ability to earn plumbing apprentice license and attend classes in preparation to take the IL State Plumbing Exam
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 months of industry-related experience
- Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs., maneuver 200 lbs. with assistance
- Ability to perform manual labor such as carrying supplies and materials, hand-digging, other tasks as requested by Excavation Lead
- Experience using and maintaining shoring, jackhammers, and concrete saws
- Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
- CDL a plus, willingness to obtain, if not already licensed
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Willingness and ability to work overnight projects as needed
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Supplemental AFLAC Insurance Options
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Company provided iPhone
- Additional commission opportunities
- Company-provided uniforms
- Company-provided Life Insurance
- Employee discounts on company-provided services
- On-site training facility for continuous employee development
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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