Excavation Technician: CDL Training & Competitive Pay

Master Companies; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Masters is seeking an Excavation Technician who enjoys working with their hands, operating equipment, and seeing a job come together from start to finish. As part of a hardworking team, you’ll tackle a variety of projects—from locating and repairing broken water and sewer lines to installing new septic systems and completing excavation projects of all kinds.

If you’re dependable, safety-minded, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in a job well done, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of excavation, construction, or general labor experience.
• CDL required — Masters is willing to help you meet this requirement within your first 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record preferred.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Comfortable working around trenches, crawlspaces, underground utilities, and heavy equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform site preparation, trenching, excavation, and backfilling.
• Hand-dig in areas where equipment cannot safely access.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
• Spot and guide equipment operators to help maintain a safe jobsite.
• Assist plumbers and operators with pipe placement, measurements, inspections, and repairs.
• Keep tools, trailers, equipment, and jobsites clean and organized.
• Follow all safety procedures, signage requirements, and excavation/dig regulations.
• Help ensure work is completed accurately and according to project specifications.
• Participate in required training and jobsite safety meetings.
• Jump in wherever needed to help the team get the job done right.

Skills

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Masters is seeking an Excavation Technician who enjoys working with their hands, operating equipment, and seeing a job come together from start to finish. As part of a hardworking team, you’ll tackle a variety of projects—from locating and repairing broken water and sewer lines to installing new septic systems and completing excavation projects of all kinds.

If you’re dependable, safety-minded, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in a job well done, we want you on our team!