Septic Installer

American Rooter & Drain • Caldwell, ID

78d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

American Septic is growing fast and hiring an experienced septic installer who can run a job start to finish. The company is installing septic systems across the Treasure Valley and into Eastern Oregon and has more work than crew. This role involves running your own jobs, working directly with homeowners and inspectors, and being trusted to make decisions on site.

Requirements

• 2+ years installing septic systems (hands-on, not just watching)
• Solid excavator and skid steer operation in tight residential spaces
• Ability to read site plans and set grade on your own
• Valid driver's license and a clean enough record to drive our trucks
• Willingness to work outside year-round and start early
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Current Idaho health district installer license or Oregon DEQ license
• Class A or B CDL
• Pressure-distribution or mound system experience
• Pump, float, and control panel experience
• OSHA 10/30 or trench competent-person training

Responsibilities

• Install complete septic systems - tanks, drainfields, pump stations, D-boxes, and sewer laterals
• Run the excavator, skid steer, and trencher on residential sites
• Set grade off plans and permits, and get it right the first time
• Repair and replace failed systems: saturated fields, collapsed lines, bad tanks and baffles
• Coordinate with the health district and be ready when the inspector shows up
• Restore the site so the customer is happy with how you left it
• Direct a helper and keep the job moving

Benefits

• $25-$35 per hour depending on experience and licensing, plus overtime
• Year-round work - we don't lay off in the winter
• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company truck, tools, uniforms, and PPE - you don't buy your own equipment
• We pay for your licensing, certifications, and CDL upgrade
• Real advancement - we're growing the septic division and building crew leads out of it

What This Job Offers

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