Sitework Crew Lead

IsoTalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits negotiable

401k negotiable

Paid Time Off negotiable

Job summary

A respected excavation company in New York is seeking a Sitework Crew Lead who has over 5 years of experience in excavation and underground utility installation. This role involves hands-on work, guiding a crew, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring high-quality safety standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and initiative. Benefits include negotiable health and dental options, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in excavation, site work, or underground utility installation.
• Proven experience in setting up and using GPS systems and pipe lasers on job sites.
• Strong experience in underground utility installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled labor in excavation, grading, and utility installation.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Assist the project leader with planning materials and timelines.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Excavation skills

Grading

Underground utilities installation

GPS systems

Pipe lasers

Tools

Heavy equipment (loaders, skid steers, excavators, dozers, haul trucks)

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Sitework Crew Lead to join their growing excavation team onsite. Do you have expert-level skills in excavation, grading, and underground utilities installation? Are you the kind of person who takes initiative and helps lead by example, even when the project leader isn’t around? Are you passionate about hard work, teamwork, and delivering quality results you can be proud of?

Location: Rochester, NY

Base pay range: $26.00/hr - $33.00/hr

A Day in the Life

As a Sitework Crew Lead, you’ll be hands-on in the field, performing skilled excavation and sitework tasks while helping to guide and support your crew. You’ll operate equipment, install underground utilities, assist with project planning, and maintain high-quality, safety-focused performance, all while leading by example and encouraging your team to succeed.

Benefits

• Compensation: $26–$33/hour, depending on experience
• Health and Dental benefits can be negotiated
• 401k can be negotiated
• Paid Time Off can be negotiated

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled labor in excavation, grading, and utility installation
• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers, excavators, dozers, and haul trucks
• Interpret project drawings and scopes, and execute work to quality and production standards
• Maintain compliance with all OSHA and company safety standards
• Set up and troubleshoot GPS, lasers, and pipe lasers
• Assist the project leader with planning and organizing materials, manpower, and timelines
• Keep job sites organized and efficient with professional use of tools, materials, and documentation
• Identify issues ahead of time and ensure the crew is equipped for success
• Uphold company values of integrity, teamwork, and a strong work ethic

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in excavation, site work, or underground utility installation
• Proven experience in setting up and using GPS systems AND pipe lasers on job sites
• Strong experience in underground utility installation
• Positive, professional attitude with a natural ability to encourage others
• High standards for safety, quality, and integrity
• Ability to anticipate project needs and take initiative

About the Hiring Company

Our client is a respected name in excavation and sitework, known for delivering top-tier results across civil construction projects. With a culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, and hard work, they take pride in creating an environment where people are driven to do their best and have fun doing it.

How to Apply

Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management

Industries: Construction

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