Excavation Install Apprentice

Black Diamond Experts; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with incentives

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Black Diamond Experts in Milwaukie, OR is seeking an Excavation Install Apprentice to learn from experienced technicians while performing underground utility work. You will develop hands-on skills in trenching, piping installation, and safety practices on residential and commercial sites.

The role emphasizes learning equipment operation, teamwork, and daily field tasks, with opportunities for overtime and growth in a trades career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in construction/excavation 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, hand tools, 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

Physical strength

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

# 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