Senior Septic Installer - Lead Projects

American Rooter; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company truck

Licensing paid

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Septic is hiring an experienced septic installer in Caldwell, ID. You'll run jobs from start to finish, installing tanks, drainfields, pump stations, and sewer laterals on residential sites. The role offers year-round work and a full benefits package.

You will operate heavy equipment, read site plans, set grade, and coordinate with inspectors. Competitive hourly pay and licensing reimbursement are provided; you’ll lead a helper and ensure quality work every day.

Qualifications

• 2+ years installing septic systems (hands-on).
• Solid excavator and skid steer operation in tight residential spaces.
• Ability to read site plans and set grade on your own.
• Valid driver's license and a clean record to drive our trucks.
• Willingness to work outside year-round and start early.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Install complete septic systems—tanks, drainfields, pump stations, D-boxes, and sewer laterals.
• Run the excavator, skid steer, and trencher on residential sites.
• Set grade off plans and permits, and get it right the first time.
• Repair and replace failed systems: saturated fields, collapsed lines, bad tanks and baffles.
• Coordinate with the health district and be ready when the inspector shows up.
• Restore the site so the customer is happy with how you left it.
• Direct a helper and keep the job moving.

Skills

Septic install experience

Excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Read site plans

Driver's license

Outdoor year-round work

Background check pass

Tools

Idaho installer license

Oregon DEQ license

CDL (Class A/B)

OSHA 10/30 training

Job description

American Septic is hiring an experienced septic installer in Caldwell, ID. You'll run jobs from start to finish, installing tanks, drainfields, pump stations, and sewer laterals on residential sites. The role offers year-round work and a full benefits package.

You will operate heavy equipment, read site plans, set grade, and coordinate with inspectors. Competitive hourly pay and licensing reimbursement are provided; you’ll lead a helper and ensure quality work every day.