Excavation Install Apprentice

3 Mountains Home Services; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses

401(k) retirement with company match

Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time

Company events & parties

Health benefits including medical, and

Job summary

3 Mountains Home Services in Milwaukie, Oregon, is seeking an Excavation Install Apprentice to learn underground utility work, trenching, and safe operation of equipment. You'll work with experienced technicians on residential and commercial sites, building hands-on skills for a rewarding career in a trade with strong job security.

This entry-level role involves assisting with digging, backfilling, piping, and drainage installs under supervision, daily travel to sites, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; CDL a plus.
• Prior construction or excavation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trenching, digging, grading, and backfilling for utility installations.
• Support installation of underground piping, conduits, and drainage systems under supervision.
• Prepare tools, equipment, and materials for daily job assignments.
• Learn proper use of excavation equipment and safety gear.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment on job sites.
• Communicate effectively with crew leads and supervisors about work activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excavation equipment

Job description

Position Summary

As an Excavation Install Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced technicians, learning the
ins and outs of underground utility work and how to safely operate the equipment that gets the
job done. Every day on the job is a chance to build real, hands-on skills you can use for the rest
of your career, in a trade that offers genuine, long-term job security.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with trenching, digging, grading, and backfilling for utility installations
• Support installation of underground piping, conduits, and drainage systems under supervision
• Prepare tools, equipment, and materials for daily job assignments
• Learn proper use of excavation equipment, hand tools, and safety gearMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment on job sites
• Perform manual labor tasks such as shoveling, lifting, compacting, and hauling materials
• Communicate effectively with crew leads and supervisors about work activities

We Offer

• Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time off
• Company events & parties
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & long and short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Previous experience in construction, excavation, or related trades preferred but not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn excavation techniques

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (CDL a plus)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision
• Reliable, dependable, and safety-conscious

Physical Demands and Conditions

• Lifting up to 75 lbs, bending, kneeling, climbing, and extended periods of standing or walking
• Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain

Work Environment/Travel

• Field-based role requiring daily travel to residential and commercial job sites
• May require overtime, evening, or weekend work depending on project schedules
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening