Excavation Services Technician

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Excavator Services Technician Job Summary

At Ciro’s Sewer Cleaning, a of Liquid Environmental Solutions Company, we’re more than a job—we’re a team that’s been trusted for generations to tackle complex sewer and drain issues. Although we are a 24-hour emergency service company, our standard operating hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am through 4:30pm (or when the last scheduled jobs of the day are completed).

Work Location - 37100 Research Drive, Eastlake, Ohio 44095

Schedule:    

• Start time : 8:00am  
• Approximate end time  4:30pm  
• Days of the week   Monday through Friday plus On Call Responsibilities.  
• Average hours per week: 55

Position Overview:  

Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES) is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Excavation Services Technician to join our growing team. This position is responsible for operating excavation equipment to support sewer and drain repairs, water service replacements, underground utility work, grease interceptor installations, and other excavation-related projects.  

The ideal candidate has experience operating mini and full-size excavators, understands underground utility locating practices, and is committed to performing quality work while protecting customer property and maintaining a safe work environment. This role works closely with plumbers, sewer technicians, laborers, and field supervisors to complete projects safely, efficiently, and professionally.  

Essential Functions  

• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow all Liquid Environmental Solutions safety policies, OSHA regulations, DOT requirements, and company operating procedures.
• Load, transport, and unload excavation equipment using trailers and appropriate securing methods.
• Perform excavation for:
  • Sewer line repairs and replacements
  • Drain line repairs and replacements
  • Water service repairs and replacements
  • Grease interceptor installations and repairs
  • Oil & water separator installations and repairs
  • Underground utility excavations
• Locate and expose underground utilities using safe excavation practices.
• Read and interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and site plans.
• Coordinate daily activities with supervisors, plumbers, technicians, laborers, and utility locating services.
• Minimize damage to customer property and restore work areas to company quality standards.
• Troubleshoot underground piping and drainage system issues.
• Direct and assist laborers during excavation activities.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and report equipment deficiencies promptly.
• Maintain accurate job documentation, equipment inspection reports, and safety documentation.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with customer expectations.

Knowledge and Skills

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of excavation methods, trenching, shoring, and soil safety practices.
• Understanding of OSHA excavation and trenching regulations and safe work procedures.
• Knowledge of underground utility installation, repair, and replacement practices.
• Working knowledge of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water service, grease interceptor, and oil/water separator systems.
• Understanding of basic plumbing systems and underground piping materials.
• Ability to identify and work safely around existing underground utilities.
• Knowledge of utility locating procedures, one-call systems, and damage prevention requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, as-built plans, blueprints, and work orders.
• Knowledge of excavation equipment operation, transportation, inspection, and preventative maintenance.
• Understanding of proper backfilling, compaction, grading, and site restoration techniques.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations related to commercial vehicle and equipment transportation.
• Familiarity with confined space entry and traffic control procedures is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in operating mini excavators, full-size excavators, skid steers, loaders, and other construction equipment.
• Ability to safely load, secure, transport, and unload heavy equipment.
• Skilled in performing precise excavations around existing underground utilities.
• Ability to install, repair, and replace underground sewer, drain, water, and related utility systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot underground piping failures and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Ability to accurately complete inspection reports, job documentation, and daily work records.

Professional Skills

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing job site conditions and customer requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Professional customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and commitment to attendance and punctuality.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, squat, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to safely enter and exit excavation equipment multiple times throughout the workday.
• Ability to work extended hours, overtime, and occasional emergency response assignments when business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A) with an acceptable driving record.
• Class A Combination Dump Truck + Trailer - Manual
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following :
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Sewer and drain repair or installation
  • Underground utility construction
  • Plumbing or underground piping systems
  • Heavy equipment operation
• Experience operating excavators and other construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, utility maps, and construction drawings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe excavation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing mechanical and hydro-jet service.
• Experience performing sewer and drain video inspections and findings reporting.
• Experience installing and repairing sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water service, grease interceptors, and oil & water separators.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Competent Person – Excavation and Trenching Training.
• Confined Space Entry training.
• Traffic Control/Flagger certification.
• Experience working in commercial, industrial, or municipal environments.

Working Environment  

This position is performed primarily in outdoor environments at commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customer locations. Employees are routinely exposed to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction sites, roadways, and active work zones.  

The Excavation Services Technician regularly operates heavy equipment and works around moving machinery, underground utilities, trenches, excavations, and confined spaces while adhering to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.  

The role may require exposure to:  

• Dirt, mud, dust, and debris
• Wet and slippery surfaces
• Noise and vibration from heavy equipment and power tools
• Hot, cold, wet, and inclement weather conditions
• Wastewater, sewer systems, grease interceptors, and other environmental service applications
• Traffic hazards and active construction zones

Employees are expected to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility apparel, gloves, steel-toe footwear, and any additional protective equipment required for the task being performed.  

The position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Employees must be able to lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds and safely enter and exit heavy equipment throughout the workday.  

Work is typically performed Monday through Friday during normal branch operating hours. Additional hours, overtime, on-call assignments, and emergency response work may be required to meet customer and business needs.  

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Experience

• 1 year(s): Heavy Equipment Operation
• 1 year(s): Commercial Driving

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