Excavation Assistant

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate Store•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Indianapolis, IN, an affiliate of Authority Brands, is seeking an Excavation Assistant to join their team under new management. This role is responsible for the excavation and installation of new underground utilities, including trenchless water, sewer, and gas. The position also involves providing thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and cleaning drain and sewer lines with specialized equipment. The company offers competitive compensation, service vans, fuel cards, iPads, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k with company match.

Requirements

GED or High school diploma.
Minimum of 2 year of verifiable excavation and drain cleaning experience in a residential service and maintenance operation.
Extensive knowledge of excavation work.
Knowledge of plumbing field concepts, best practices, procedures, tools, and equipment.
Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
OSHA Safety Standards knowledge and/or certification.
Must be willing to obtain a Class A license with taker and air-brakes endorsements within the first 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs water and sewer line repair, replacement, and installation through excavation activities to include trenchless and slab penetration.
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Dig and backfill trenches and breakup/remove concrete by hand and on excavators/loaders.
Install or repair individual sewer and/or water service lines serving private properties.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Other duties as assigned.