Plumbing Excavation Tech: Groundwork & Field Support

MJ Frick Company, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MJ Frick Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a dependable Plumbing Excavation Technician / Digger to support our residential service and new construction plumbing teams. This hands-on role focuses on excavation, underground plumbing support, jobsite prep, and assisting plumbers with sewer and water line installation and repairs.

You will operate trenching equipment, dig trenches, backfill and protect customer property, and maintain safe trenches following OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in excavation, construction, utilities, plumbing, or heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and muddy conditions.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches for sewer, water, drainage, and underground plumbing lines.
• Operate shovels, trenchers, mini excavators, and other equipment as qualified.
• Assist with underground sewer, water, and drainage pipe installation.
• Help establish trench depth, grade, bedding, and pipe placement.
• Perform excavation for sewer replacements, water service repairs, underground leaks, and new construction plumbing.
• Backfill and compact trenches after installation and inspection.
• Load, unload, and transport pipe, fittings, gravel, tools, and equipment.
• Protect landscaping, driveways, sidewalks, foundations, and customer property.
• Maintain safe trenches and follow OSHA excavation and jobsite safety requirements.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain excavation equipment, trucks, trailers, and tools.
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and ready for the next stage of work.
• Assist plumbers with general plumbing helper duties when excavation work is not required.

Skills

Excavation

Trenching

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

MJ Frick Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a dependable Plumbing Excavation Technician / Digger to support our residential service and new construction plumbing teams. This hands-on role focuses on excavation, underground plumbing support, jobsite prep, and assisting plumbers with sewer and water line installation and repairs.

You will operate trenching equipment, dig trenches, backfill and protect customer property, and maintain safe trenches following OSHA guidelines.