Excavation Apprentice

Emergency-Plumbing-Heating-; North Shores (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Employee referral program

Education assistance and mentorship

Career advancement opportunities

Uniforms provided

Monthly phone allowance

Company vehicle and gas card

Apprenticeship opportunity after 90d (

Company parties and family events

Job summary

Emergency Plumbing Heating & Air in Delaware, OH is hiring a full-time Excavation Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in excavation, underground utilities, plumbing, and related skilled trades while working with experienced technicians.

You will learn to operate excavation equipment, read job plans, follow safety procedures, and contribute to site prep, restoration, and customer service. The role offers hourly pay with weekly revenue share and on-call overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Dependable and hard‑working, with a willingness to learn a skilled trade.
• Can work well in a team and communicate professionally with customers.
• First and foremost a safety‑mori n pro: wear PPE and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn excavation, trenching, digging, and underground utility work.
• Assist with sewer and water line installation and repair.
• Support plumbing and HVAC teams as needed.
• Operate excavation equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Prepare sites, clean up, and restore areas after work.
• Document work narratives and communicate with customers.

Skills

Dependable

Willing to learn

Team player

Outdoor work

Customer communication

Driver's license

Job description

Excavation Apprentice

Emergency Plumbing Heating & Air | Delaware, OH

Build a skilled-trade career with a company that invests in you.

Emergency Plumbing Heating & Air is looking for a full-time Excavation Apprentice to join our team. This is a hands‑on opportunity to learn excavation, underground utilities, plumbing, and other skilled trades while working alongside experienced technicians.

We are looking for someone who wants to learn, works hard, and is willing to help wherever the business needs them. While excavation will be your primary focus, you may also assist our plumbing and HVAC teams as needed based on business needs.

Earn $20–$24+ Per Hour

Our technicians are compensated through a combination of hourly pay and weekly revenue share, providing the opportunity to earn approximately $20–$25 per hour or more as you develop your skills and contribute to the team.

You can also earn time-and-a-half during on-call rotations.

What You’ll Learn & Do

As an Excavation Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced team members and gain hands‑on experience in:

• Excavation, trenching, digging, and underground utility work
• Sewer and water line installation and repair
• Assisting with plumbing and excavation projects
• Operating and learning to safely use excavation equipment and tools
• Site preparation, cleanup, and restoration
• Reading and following job plans and instructions
• Proper safety procedures and use of PPE
• Customer service and professional communication
• Documenting work through ServiceTitan
• Assisting plumbing and HVAC technicians when business needs require

The goal is to develop you into a skilled, dependable technician with opportunities to grow within our company.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of experience. We’re looking for someone who:

• Is dependable and willing to work hard
• Wants to learn a skilled trade
• Can take direction and work well with a team
• Is comfortable working outdoors and performing physical work
• Can communicate professionally with customers and coworkers
• Has a valid driver’s license that meets company insurance requirements
• Is willing to assist with plumbing or HVAC work when needed
• Is flexible and willing to learn different areas of the business

Previous excavation, construction, plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical experience is a plus, but not required.

Your Schedule

Most days begin at our shop between 7 AM and 8 AM for training and a morning team meeting.

Our normal workday we would like to say ends at 5:00 PM each day. However, our commitment is to take care of the customer, so if a job requires additional time to complete, we stay until the work is finished and the customer’s needs are taken care of.

Participation in our on-call rotation also provides additional earning opportunities at time-and-a-half.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• HSA/FSA
• Employee referral program
• Education assistance and mentorship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Uniforms provided
• Monthly phone allowance
• Company vehicle and gas card for qualifying plumbing and HVAC technicians
• Company-paid online apprenticeship opportunity after 90 days to work toward Ohio plumbing or HVAC certification
• Company parties and family events

Build Your Future With Us

Emergency Plumbing Heating & Air has been family-owned and serving Ohio since 1977. We provide residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, excavation, and septic services.

We believe in developing people, not just filling positions. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced technicians, receive mentorship, develop multiple skilled‑trade abilities, and advance as your skills and responsibilities grow.

Your primary focus will be excavation, but we value team members who are willing to learn and assist across the company when business needs require it. This can give you exposure to multiple skilled trades and create additional opportunities for advancement.

If you’re ready to work hard, learn a trade, and build a career—not just find a job—we want to meet you.