Excavation Assistant

Excavation Assistant

Reports to: Plumbing/Sewer Manager

Work Hours: Monday thru Friday with rotating weekends

Pay Scale: Starting at $21/hour; Commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

To assist in performing commercial and/or residential sewer/water line repairs, replacements and excavation projects. This role will work alongside Excavation Lead and management team to safely prepare, excavate, repair, and restore job sites.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with commercial and residential sewer and water line excavations, repairs, and replacements.
• Safely operate or assist with heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers/Bobcats, and other excavation equipment as trained and authorized.
• Perform hand digging with shovels when machinery cannot be used or when precision digging is required.
• Identify and assess J.U.L.I.E. locate markings and add additional markings as required by Black Diamond procedures.
• Properly prepare the job site and surrounding areas to protect employees, customers, structures, landscaping, utilities, and personal property.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and proper use of shoring systems and other excavation safety equipment.
• Assist with sewer and water line repairs and replacements, including cutting, fitting, assembling, and installing pipe and necessary materials.
• Safely use and maintain tools and equipment including jackhammers, concrete saws, pumps, compaction equipment, and other excavation-related tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the project.
• Assist with the removal of debris, materials, and equipment from the job site upon completion.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and proper excavation and trench safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with customers and act as a positive representative of Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical.
• Assist the Excavation Lead with maintaining proper documentation, photos, videos, job notes, and customer communication when required.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, tools, and job-site materials in clean and working condition.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn plumbing, sewer, excavation, and construction skills.
• Be willing and able to obtain a plumbing apprentice license and attend required classes in preparation for the Illinois State Plumbing Exam.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months of plumbing, sewer, excavation, construction, or other related industry experience preferred.
• Plumbing license is not required; plumbing experience or licensing is a plus.
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. and maneuver materials weighing up to 200 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding manual labor, including hand digging, carrying materials, working in trenches, and assisting with excavation activities.
• Experience using or willingness to learn the proper use and maintenance of: shoring systems, jackhammers, concrete saws, excavation equipment, hand and power tools.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Class A CDL is a plus, with willingness to obtain a CDL if not currently licensed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction from the Excavation Lead and Management.
• Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and willing to learn.
• Ability and willingness to work overnight projects when required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Supplemental AFLAC Insurance Options
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company provided iPhone
• Additional commission opportunities
• Company-provided uniforms
• Company-provided Life Insurance
• Employee discounts on company-provided services
• On-site training facility for continuous employee development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement