Excavation Install Apprentice

3 Mountains Plumbing; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with bonuses

401(k) retirement with company match

Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time

Health benefits

Job summary

3 Mountains Home Services in Milwaukie, OR is seeking an Excavation Install Apprentice to learn underground utility installation alongside experienced technicians. You will assist with trenching, digging, and preparing materials, while gaining hands-on skills and safety discipline on varied job sites.

Daily responsibilities include supporting underground piping and drainage installations under supervision, maintaining tools and materials, and communicating with crew leads.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefers experience in construction or excavation but not required.
• Willingness to learn excavation techniques and operate equipment safely.

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 gear.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment on job sites.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Excavation Install Apprentice# Excavation Install Apprentice3 Mountains Home Services - MILWAUKIE, OR 97222## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeTravel PercentageNone## DescriptionPosition 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 gear • Maintain 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## QualificationsRequirements 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