Lead Underground Excavation Specialist

Whipple Service Champions Heating, Cooling, Plumbing Electrical; West Valley City (UT); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO and Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee discount

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Whipple Service Champions is seeking a Lead Underground Excavation Technician to oversee and perform residential sewer and water service projects. The role requires leading crews, diagnosing underground utility issues, and safely operating excavation equipment in Utah.

The position emphasizes training crew members, ensuring timely project completion, and maintaining safety standards while adhering to local regulations. Valid driver’s license and extensive excavation experience are essential.

Formación

• 3–5 years of residential excavation experience.
• Experience with sewer/water service repairs and pipe bursting.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise residential excavation crews on sewer and water service projects.
• Perform sewer line repairs, replacements, liner installations, and pipe bursting projects.
• Diagnose underground utility issues and determine repair or replacement options.
• Pull, repair, replace, and burst main water service lines.
• Safely operate excavators, mini excavators, and other excavation equipment.
• Read and interpret utility locates, site plans, and project specifications.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety procedures and best practices.
• Train and mentor crew members on excavation techniques and safety standards.

Conocimientos

Excavation

Leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Herramientas

Excavators

Pipe bursting

Trenching equipment

Descripción del empleo

Overview

About the Role

Whipple Service Champions is growing our underground division and looking for motivated individuals with a solid excavation background. This lead position is responsible for overseeing and performing underground excavation projects involving sewer and water line repairs, replacements, and installations! This role supports our plumbing and underground teams by safely exposing utilities, digging trenches, operating equipment, and assisting with underground repair and replacement projects.

Whats in it for you:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• PTO and Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee discount
• Professional development opportunities
• Much more!

Lead Underground Excavation Technician Duties:

• Lead and supergvise residentail excavation crews on sewer and water service projects.
• Perform sewer line repairs, replacements, liner installations, and pipe bursting projects.
• Diagnose underground utility issues and determine the most effective repair or replacement options.
• Pull, repair, replace, and burst main water service lines.
• Safely and efficiently operate excavators, mini excavators, and other excavation equipment.
• Read and interpret utility locates, site plans, and project specifications.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with company and local regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety procedures and best practices.
• Train and mentor crew members on excavation techniques, equipment operation, and safety standards.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of residential service excavation experience required.

• Proven experience in swere line repair and replacement, sewer line installations, pipe bursting operations, and main line pulling, repair, replacement, and bursting.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility systems, trenching, and excavation methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot underground sewer and water service issues.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Whipple Service Champions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $100,000.00/Yr.