Lead Underground Plumber / Excavator Operator

Hire Right LLC; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company vehicle

Gas card

Tools provided

Leadership path

Job summary

Hire Right LLC in Rigby, ID is seeking a Lead Underground Plumber / Excavator Operator. This role leads a two-person crew, runs excavator work on sewer, water, and septic projects, and ensures safety and quality across residential sites.

Responsibilities include trenching, coordinating with a journeyman, and delivering projects on schedule. A valid license and background check are required. Position offers year-round, full-time work with potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience running an excavator or backhoe on underground utility projects
• Experience leading a small crew
• Knowledge of pipe grade, bedding, and connections for sewer and water lines
• Journeyman plumbing license preferred, not required
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Operate an excavator and related equipment to dig, backfill, and restore residential sites safely
• Install, repair, and replace sewer laterals, water service lines, and main line connections
• Install and repair septic systems and trench for new construction
• Lead and train a helper on the job, keeping the crew safe and productive
• Locate utilities, set up trench safety, and follow OSHA excavation standards
• Work with the in house journeyman on permitted work and inspections
• Finish jobs on schedule and leave sites clean for the homeowner

Skills

Excavator operation

Crew leadership

Pipe grade knowledge

Journeyman license preferred

Valid driver's license

Background check & drug screen

Job description

Lead Underground Plumber / Excavator Operator

Department: Plumbing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rigby, ID

Description

Our client is an established eastern Idaho home services company under new local leadership, and they are adding a lead to run their underground and excavation work out of Rigby, covering Idaho Falls and the surrounding area. This is hands on work: you run the machine and lead a two person crew on sewer laterals, water service lines, main repairs, septic, and new construction trenching. Winter is their busy season for excavation, so this is year round work, not a seasonal layoff at frost. If you know your way around a trench and want to lead, this one is worth a look.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate an excavator and related equipment to dig, backfill, and restore residential sites safely
• Install, repair, and replace sewer laterals, water service lines, and main line connections
• Install and repair septic systems and trench for new construction
• Lead and train a helper on the job, keeping the crew safe and productive
• Locate utilities, set up trench safety, and follow OSHA excavation standards
• Work with the in house journeyman on permitted work and inspections
• Finish jobs on schedule and leave sites clean for the homeowner

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience running an excavator or backhoe on underground utility, sewer, or water work
• Experience leading a small crew or helper
• Working knowledge of pipe grade, bedding, and connections for sewer and water lines
• Journeyman plumbing license preferred, not required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no CDL required)
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company vehicle, gas card, uniform, and tools provided
• Paid training and a real path into management roles
• Year round work with winter as the busy season
• Licensed journeyman on staff to support permitted work
• Lead role running your own crew