Excavation Assistant

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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