Excavation Services Technician

Liquid Environmental Solutions•Eastlake, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ciro’s Sewer Cleaning, a Liquid Environmental Solutions company, is hiring a safety-focused Excavation Services Technician to operate excavation equipment in support of sewer and drain repairs, water service replacements, underground utility work, grease interceptor installations, and related projects. The role works closely with plumbers, sewer technicians, laborers, field supervisors, and utility locating services to complete work safely, efficiently, and professionally while protecting customer property. The position is based at 37100 Research Drive, Eastlake, Ohio 44095. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, with an 8:00 a.m. start and an approximate 4:30 p.m. end time, plus on-call responsibilities. Average hours are approximately 55 per week. Additional hours, overtime, on-call assignments, and emergency response work may be required. Work is primarily outdoors at commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customer locations. The technician operates heavy equipment and works around moving machinery, underground utilities, trenches, excavations, and confined spaces, following company safety policies and OSHA regulations. The role involves exposure to variable weather, uneven terrain, construction sites, roadways, dirt, mud, dust, debris, wet or slippery surfaces, equipment noise and vibration, wastewater, sewer systems, grease interceptors, traffic hazards, and active work zones. Required personal protective equipment includes hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility apparel, gloves, steel-toe footwear, and other task-specific protection. The work is physically demanding. It requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; moving materials weighing up to 75 pounds; and safely entering and exiting heavy equipment throughout the workday.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Class A Combination Dump Truck + Trailer – Manual.
At least two years of experience in one or more of the following: excavation and trenching; sewer and drain repair or installation; underground utility construction; plumbing or underground piping systems; or heavy equipment operation.
Experience operating excavators and other construction equipment.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, utility maps, and construction drawings.
Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe excavation practices.
Knowledge of excavation methods, trenching, shoring, soil safety, underground utility installation and repair, and damage prevention.
Working knowledge of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water service, grease interceptor, and oil-and-water separator systems; basic plumbing systems and underground piping materials.
Ability to identify and work safely around existing underground utilities and follow utility locating procedures and one-call systems.
Knowledge of equipment transportation, inspection, preventative maintenance, backfilling, compaction, grading, and site restoration.
Knowledge of DOT regulations related to commercial vehicle and equipment transportation.
Proficiency operating mini and full-size excavators, skid steers, loaders, and other construction equipment.
Ability to safely load, secure, transport, and unload heavy equipment; perform precise excavations near existing utilities; and install, repair, or replace underground utility systems.
Ability to troubleshoot underground piping failures, perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance, and complete accurate work and inspection records.
Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance; good communication, interpersonal, teamwork, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to work independently and adapt to changing job-site conditions.
Professional customer service skills, attention to detail, dependability, punctuality, and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds; and stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, squat, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods.
Ability to safely enter and exit excavation equipment repeatedly throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with confined-space entry and traffic-control procedures.
Experience performing mechanical and hydro-jet service.
Experience performing sewer and drain video inspections and reporting findings.
Experience installing and repairing sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water service, grease interceptors, and oil-and-water separators.
OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Competent Person – Excavation and Trenching Training.
Confined Space Entry training.
Traffic Control/Flagger certification.
Experience working in commercial, industrial, or municipal environments.

Responsibilities

Operate excavators and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA regulations, DOT requirements, and operating procedures.
Load, transport, secure, and unload excavation equipment using trailers and appropriate methods.
Perform excavation for sewer and drain repairs and replacements, water service repairs and replacements, grease interceptor and oil-and-water separator installations and repairs, and underground utility work.
Locate and expose underground utilities using safe excavation practices.
Read and interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, site plans, construction drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
Coordinate daily work with supervisors, plumbers, technicians, laborers, and utility locating services.
Minimize damage to customer property and restore work areas to company quality standards.
Troubleshoot underground piping and drainage system issues.
Direct and assist laborers during excavation activities.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Conduct routine preventative maintenance and promptly report equipment deficiencies.
Maintain accurate job documentation, equipment inspection reports, safety documentation, and daily work records.
Complete projects safely, on schedule, and in accordance with customer expectations.
Work extended hours, overtime, on-call assignments, and occasional emergency response assignments when required by business needs.