Excavator Lead

J. Blanton Plumbing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

J. Blanton Plumbing is seeking an experienced Excavation Lead to join our Plumbing & Sewer team. This hands-on leadership role involves operating heavy equipment and guiding a field crew on residential sewer and water line installations and repairs.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of excavation experience, operates multiple equipment types, and holds a valid CDL (Class A or B preferred). Strong safety and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of excavation experience required.
• Experience operating multiple heavy equipment types preferred.
• Valid CDL required; Class A or Class B strongly preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform excavation work for residential plumbing, sewer, and water line projects.
• Operate excavators, mini excavators, skid steers, backhoes and other equipment.
• Perform trenching, digging, backfilling, and site prep for underground utilities.
• Support installation, replacement, and repair of sewer and water lines.
• Safely load, transport, stage, and operate equipment and materials at job sites.
• Guide crew members to maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Identify underground utilities and conditions that may impact work.
• Maintain safe trenching and equipment operation practices.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL (Class A/B)

Team leadership

Site safety

Communication

Job description

About Us

J. Blanton Plumbing is one of the fastest-growing residential home service companies in the country, and we're on a mission to become the largest and most respected over the next 30 years.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Excavation Lead to join our Plumbing & Sewer team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong excavation and heavy equipment experience who is comfortable leading work in the field.

The Excavation Lead will operate equipment, oversee excavation activities, and work alongside the crew on residential sewer and water line installations and repairs.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of excavation experience, experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment, and a valid CDL.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform excavation work for residential plumbing, sewer, and water line projects.
• Operate excavators, mini excavators, skid steers, backhoes, and other construction equipment.
• Perform trenching, digging, backfilling, and site preparation for underground utility installations and repairs.
• Support the installation, replacement, and repair of sewer lines, water lines, laterals, and cleanouts.
• Safely load, transport, stage, and operate equipment and materials at job sites.
• Guide excavation helpers and crew members while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Identify underground utility and job-site conditions that may impact excavation work.
• Maintain safe trenching, excavation, and equipment operation practices.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites.
• Communicate effectively with technicians, crew members, and leadership throughout each project.
• Minimum of 2 years of excavation and/or heavy equipment operating experience.
• Hands-on experience operating excavators or mini excavators, skid steers, and/or backhoes.
• Plumbing, sewer, and water line experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience leading or directing a field crew preferred.
• Valid CDL required. Class A or Class B strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of job-site and excavation safety.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with high earning potential.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off to recharge and rest.

Be part of a growing, forward-thinking company that's raising the bar in home services.