Lead Excavation Technician
About The Position
We are currently hiring a Lead Excavation Technician to join our team. We would love to schedule an initial phone interview with you. If there is mutual interest, we will bring you in to meet our management team and have an in-person interview. We only consider candidates believed to be team players who will help us fulfill our mission of exceeding our customer’s expectations. Our full-time employees have exceptional benefits in addition to competitive pay. Those we make an offer to receive that offer contingent on a background check, drug screen and provide us with an MVR. Having served this community for over 40 years, Affordable Plumbing, Heat & Electrical looks forward to an opportunity to consider you for our energetic and positive team! As an Excavation Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and performing excavation operations on projects according to project specifications and deadlines. You will serve as the on-site point of contact for excavation-related tasks and coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors as needed.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in excavation or heavy equipment operations
- Knowledge of excavation safety, soil types, and shoring techniques
- Strong knowledge of excavation techniques, equipment capabilities, and safety regulations
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and site plans
- Excellent customer service skills
- Valid driver's license
- Must meet company motor vehicle record (MVR) eligibility requirements.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years experience in a supervisory or lead technician role
- Heavy equipment operator certification
- OSHA 10/30 certification
- CDL
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise excavation crew to ensure efficient and safe operations
- Operate and maintain excavation equipment (e.g., backhoes, excavators, trenchers)
- Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and utility maps
- Perform site prep, trenching, grading, and backfilling according to project plans
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and company policies
- Conduct pre-dig site assessments and utility locates
- Communicate daily progress, challenges, and needs with supervisors and project managers
- Train new crew members on safe equipment operation and excavation procedures
- Monitor and enforce job site cleanliness and environmental compliance
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and equipment logs
Benefits
- 100% paid insurance premiums on medical, dental, and vision for the employee
- Employee family medical plans available
- 401k & Roth 401k plans with up to a 4% company match
- 100% paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid life insurance plan
- 1 floating holiday
- 6 paid holidays
- Sick pay
- Vacation pay
- Paid weekly
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
