Mini Excavator Operator

Plumbing Solutions LLC; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Plumbing Solutions LLC is seeking a Mini Excavator Operator with construction experience to build a career in a skilled trade. We will train the right person in residential underground plumbing, including slab plumbing and sewer installation.

This hands-on production role requires safety, teamwork, and the ability to learn plumbing while applying your equipment skills on residential sites across the region.

Qualifications

• Mini excavator experience required.
• Construction, excavation, or underground utility experience.
• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Ability to measure accurately and follow layouts and instructions.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to learn plumbing and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Operate a mini excavator safely and efficiently.
• Dig and install residential sewer lines.
• Perform underground plumbing work beneath concrete slabs.
• Set grade and maintain proper slope/fall.
• Install PVC drainage and sewer systems.
• Perform trenching, excavation, and backfilling.
• Read and follow basic construction plans and layouts.
• Measure and maintain accurate elevations.
• Identify potential issues before concrete is poured.
• Work as part of a production-focused residential construction crew.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Mini excavator experience

Construction experience

Excavation experience

Underground utility experience

Outdoor work

Measure layouts

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn plumbing

Team player

Job description

Mini Excavator Operator – We Will Train Plumbing

Plumbing Solutions LLC is hiring a Mini Excavator Operator with construction experience who wants to build a career in a skilled trade.

You do not have to be a plumber. We will train the right person in residential underground plumbing.

If you know how to operate a mini excavator, understand how a construction site works, and are willing to learn, we can teach you the plumbing side of the job—including residential slab plumbing and sewer installation.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a mini excavator safely and efficiently
• Dig and install residential sewer lines
• Perform underground plumbing work beneath concrete slabs
• Set grade and maintain proper slope/fall
• Install PVC drainage and sewer systems
• Perform trenching, excavation, and backfilling
• Read and follow basic construction plans and layouts
• Measure and maintain accurate elevations
• Identify potential issues before concrete is poured
• Work as part of a production-focused residential construction crew
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

What We’re Looking For

• Previous mini excavator experience
• Construction, excavation, or underground utility experience
• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Ability to measure accurately and follow layouts and instructions
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
• Takes pride in doing the job correctly—not just getting it done
• Willingness to learn plumbing and develop new skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew

Experience That’s a Plus — But Not Required

Experience in any of the following is valuable:

• Plumbing
• Septic installation
• Water or sewer utilities
• Sitework
• Grading
• Storm drainage
• Irrigation
• Excavation
• Underground construction

We’ll Teach You the Trade

If you already know construction and equipment operation, you have a strong foundation.

Plumbing Solutions will train the right person in residential slab plumbing, underground drainage, and sewer installation. You’ll have the opportunity to turn your equipment and construction experience into a specialized skilled trade.

This is a hands‑on production position for someone who wants to work, learn, and become highly skilled—not a position for someone looking to sit on the sidelines.

If you can operate the equipment, work hard, and are willing to learn plumbing, we want to talk to you.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, kneel, and work in various indoor and outdoor environments, including crawl spaces and attics.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and recommend effective solutions during installation and inspection phases.
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain project quality.
• Clear and respectful communication with supervisors, team members, and builders to ensure seamless project coordination.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to travel between job sites across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia as needed.