Sewer Install Technician

TR MILLER HEATING AND COOLING; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

PTO and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical is seeking an experienced Sewer Excavation Technician to join our team in Plainfield, IL. This hands-on role involves underground sewer work, project execution, and delivering a 5-star customer experience.

You will operate an excavator, excavate and repair sewer lines, install liners, and handle site preparation while following safety and plumbing codes. We offer strong benefits and a culture focused on growth.

Qualifications

• Previous sewer excavation, underground utility, drain, or pipe-replacement experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with sewer lining is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable operating an excavator and driving while towing a trailer.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an excavator and equipment for underground sewer and drain work.
• Excavate, expose, repair, replace, and backfill sewer lines.
• Install sewer liners and complete trenchless pipe rehabilitation work.
• Install exterior cleanouts and other underground drainage projects.
• Read job scopes, identify materials and equipment, and prepare the worksite.
• Follow plumbing codes and safety procedures.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and sites in good condition.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members.

Skills

Sewer excavation experience

Excavator operation

Self-motivated

Education

Illinois plumbing license preferred

Tools

Excavation equipment

Job description

Description

• Proudly recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the 6th year in a row - TR Miller continues to grow as one of North America’s fastest-growing private companies, thanks to a relentless team spirit and unwavering drive for excellence.
• Recognized as Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplace of 2025
• Company Events & Team Culture: From casino nights and bowling outings to fall festivals, baseball games, and tubing trips - we make sure our team has fun together outside of work.
• President’s Club: Top performers earn an all-expenses-paid trip for themselves and a guest, including flights, accommodations, and spending money. Destinations have included Nashville and Las Vegas, with our next trip set for Cancun, Mexico!

TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical is a fast-growing company built on trust, and integrity. We’re more than a service provider – we're a team that genuinely cares about people. We are looking for an experienced Sewer Excavation Technician who takes pride in quality work and wants to build a long-term career with a company that values responsibility, motivation, and professional growth.

In this hands‑on role, every day brings a different underground drain or sewer project. You may excavate and repair a damaged sewer line, install a cleanout, complete a sewer lining project, or cut and restore concrete to access and replace underground piping.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate an excavator and other equipment used for underground sewer and drain work
• Excavate, expose, repair, replace, and backfill residential sewer and underground drain lines
• Install sewer liners and complete trenchless pipe‑rehabilitation work
• Install exterior cleanouts and complete other underground drainage projects
• Cut, remove, and restore concrete to access and repair underground piping
• Safely drive a company vehicle while towing an equipment trailer
• Read job scopes, identify required materials and equipment, and prepare the worksite
• Follow plumbing codes, excavation‑safety practices, and company procedures
• Keep equipment, vehicles, trailers, tools, and jobsites clean, organized, and well maintained
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members and help deliver a 5-star experience
• Other duties as assigned

Pay and Benefits

• Pay: $62,400-$104,000 annually based on experience (overtime eligible)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, with Saturdays required based on business needs
• No on call - Work life balance is a priority for us
• Company supplied, take home vehicle with gas card
• Weekly Paychecks
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Met Law
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Wellness
• Regular company events and outings throughout the year
• President’s Club - Annual all expenses paid trip for top performers + guest
• 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, plus an additional 5 days after reaching 5 years with TR Miller
• 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Company-paid plumber license renewal fees
• $500 toward a pre-testing training session to help plumbers prepare for their licensing exam
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool Buyback Program
• A family. This is last on the list because it's the most important. We care about our team and expect you to bring that same care when you join. We do a lot more than just work together. You'll come to love our company outings and you'll build life‑long friendships at TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical.

About us

• TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical has been serving Plainfield and the surrounding area since 2008. You’ve probably seen our trucks and our ads. What you don’t know is what it’s like to be a part of a team like this. People often come to us looking for a job. They stay with us because they find a fulfilling career, room to grow and opportunities to excel.

Requirements

• Previous sewer excavation, underground utility, drain, or pipe‑replacement experience strongly preferred
• Experience with sewer lining is strongly preferred
• Comfortable and experienced operating an excavator
• Able to safely drive while towing an equipment trailer
• Illinois plumbing license preferred but not required
• CDL preferred but not required
• Self-driven, responsible, hardworking, and motivated
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Able to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds or more on an occasional basis, in compliance with OSHA manual‑handling guidelines
• Regularly able to perform physically demanding work outdoors and in varying weather conditions, including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, squatting, bending, and working in and around excavations
• Comfortable working around construction equipment, underground utilities, dust, dirt, noise, and confined work areas
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT physical examination andmaintaina valid DOT medical certificatein accordance withapplicable federal and state regulations.
• Everyone is required to submit a pre-employment background check prior to their start date

TR Miller is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential job functions, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.