Sewer Installer - Plumbing
About The Position
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electric is seeking an Underground Utility Technician to install and repair residential sewer laterals and water service lines using traditional trenching and trenchless methods. The position involves hands-on field work with specialized equipment and advanced repair techniques, with an emphasis on safety, quality execution, and completing work correctly the first time. The role offers the opportunity to develop a specialized trade skill and grow into crew leadership, equipment operation, or plumbing roles. The technician works with crew leaders, plumbers, equipment operators, and office staff to complete underground repairs, protect customers’ property, and maintain professional, organized jobsites. Success means performing safe, durable repairs, communicating clearly with the crew, and contributing to reliable service for homeowners.
Requirements
- Previous underground utility, sewer, water service, excavation, plumbing, or construction experience is preferred.
- Strong mechanical ability and comfort working with tools and equipment.
- Ability to read basic measurements, follow grades, and understand jobsite layouts.
- Commitment to safe work practices and proper trench protection.
- Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow direction and work effectively as part of a crew.
- Professional communication and respect for customers and their property.
- Ability to perform demanding physical work in varying weather and site conditions.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sewer laterals, water services, trenching, or trenchless repair methods.
- CDL, equipment operation experience, or plumbing knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, and replace residential sewer laterals and water service lines.
- Perform work using open-trench and trenchless repair methods.
- Excavate, expose, and prepare underground piping for repair or replacement.
- Assist with pipe bursting, lining, boring, and other trenchless applications.
- Install sewer, water, drainage, and related underground piping.
- Identify utility conflicts, site conditions, and access concerns before work begins.
- Safely operate excavation, compaction, cutting, pumping, and trenchless equipment.
- Set grades, make pipe connections, test completed systems, and confirm proper operation.
- Restore excavated areas through backfilling, compaction, and site cleanup.
- Protect customer property and maintain a clean, organized, professional jobsite.
- Follow trench safety, confined-space, utility-marking, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Maintain assigned tools, equipment, materials, and vehicle inventory.
- Promptly communicate job progress, material needs, and unexpected field conditions.
- Work with crew leaders, plumbers, equipment operators, and office staff.
- Participate in required safety meetings, technical training, and company meetings.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Steady, year-round demand for essential services
- Hands-on training in both trench and trenchless methods
- Exposure to specialized equipment and repair technology
- Opportunities to advance into crew leadership, equipment operation, or plumbing roles
- Company-provided tools and equipment
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Ongoing Safety and Technical Training
- Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
- Opportunity to develop a specialized and valuable trade skill
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
