Lead Excavation Technician

Affordable Plumbing, Heat & Electrical•Colorado Springs, CO

14d

About The Position

Are you ready to work for a winning team in Colorado Springs? We have a reorganized management team dedicated to serving those who commit to exceeding our residential and commercial customer’s expectations. We focus on ethical business by giving our customers all possible options in meeting their wants and needs at a competitive price. We only hire those who can commit to this. 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
3+ years experience in a supervisory or lead technician role preferred
Heavy equipment operator certification (optional but preferred—varies by state/company)
OSHA 10/30 certification preferred
CDL preferred
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 and professional demeanor
Professional appearance and demeanor
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Neat, clean and organized
Great work ethic

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
Fulfill on-call duties according to the department schedule
Consistently meet or exceed assigned daily, weekly, or monthly performance goals
Safely operate and maintain assigned company vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment