Excavation Lead

Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air • Chattanooga, TN

1d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air is hiring an experienced Lead Excavation Technician for our Sewer & Septic Division. We're looking for someone with 3–5 years of real excavation experience who can operate an excavator, read the job, make good decisions in the field, and keep a crew moving. This isn't a helper position, and it isn't a job for someone still learning the basics. We need someone who can show up, look at the job, understand what needs to happen, get in the machine, and get it done.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of excavation experience
• Strong excavator operating skills
• Sewer, septic, or underground utility experience
• Experience leading a crew or running jobs
• Comfortable making decisions in the field
• Knowledge of trenching, grading, utilities, and excavation safety
• Dependable and able to work without constant supervision
• Someone who takes pride in their work and doesn't cut corners
• Must pass background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A is a plus

Responsibilities

• Running an excavator on sewer and septic jobs
• Digging for sewer line installs, repairs, and replacements
• Excavating for septic system installs and repairs
• Leading a small excavation crew on the jobsite
• Making sure the job is laid out and dug correctly
• Working around utilities and existing structures
• Handling trenching, grading, backfilling, and cleanup
• Coordinating with plumbers, inspectors, and other team members
• Keeping the crew productive and the job moving
• Taking care of the equipment and reporting maintenance issues
• Making sure the work is done safely and done right

Benefits

• $25–$35/hour based on experience
• Full-time, year-round work
• No seasonal layoffs
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Good equipment and quality tools
• Steady work with a growing company
• Opportunity to move up as the Sewer & Septic Division grows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed