Sewer Lining Field Operations Lead - 5+ Crews

J. Blanton Plumbing; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

J. Blanton Plumbing is seeking a Sewer Lining Field Manager to own and grow our sewer rehabilitation operations. This hands-on leadership role oversees multiple crews, coordinates equipment, and ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in underground sewer work, strong leadership, and a track record of supervising crews across active jobsites. You will work with Operations, Dispatch, Sales, and leadership to scale the department and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underground sewer experience.
• Experience managing 5+ field crews.
• Strong background in sewer rehabilitation and underground sewer work.
• Hands-on experience with point repairs and patch repairs.
• Experience with hydrojetting and sewer cleaning.
• Strong sewer camera inspection experience.
• Ability to understand sewer conditions and determine repair methods.
• Proven ability to manage multiple jobs and crews simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to hold teams accountable while developing a strong field culture.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple sewer lining crews and field operations.
• Oversee 5+ crews across multiple active jobs.
• Plan daily crew assignments, schedules, equipment, and job priorities.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor production, quality, safety, and workmanship.
• Oversee sewer lining installations from preparation through completion.
• Manage point repairs and patch repair installations.
• Oversee hydrojetting and sewer cleaning operations.
• Review sewer camera inspections and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical and jobsite issues and provide solutions in real time.
• Ensure crews have the equipment, materials, and resources needed to complete each job.
• Manage equipment utilization, maintenance, and readiness.
• Train, coach, and develop crew leaders and field technicians.
• Hold crews accountable for productivity, quality, safety, and company standards.
• Work closely with Operations, Dispatch, Sales, and leadership to keep projects moving.
• Identify opportunities to improve production, efficiency, and profitability.
• Help build and scale the sewer lining department as the company grows.

Skills

Field leadership

Underground sewer experience

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Hydrojetting

Sewer camera inspection

Job description

J. Blanton Plumbing is seeking a Sewer Lining Field Manager to own and grow our sewer rehabilitation operations. This hands-on leadership role oversees multiple crews, coordinates equipment, and ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in underground sewer work, strong leadership, and a track record of supervising crews across active jobsites. You will work with Operations, Dispatch, Sales, and leadership to scale the department and