Lead Excavation Laborer -Itasca, IL

Lead Excavation Technician 

Full-Time Year-Round work

$23-30 hr/ plus commission

Join American Residential Services (ARS), the nation’s largest provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, with over 7,000 team members and more than 45 years of experience delivering trusted home services to customers nationwide.

We are hiring an experienced Lead Excavator Technician to join our team, in this role you will operate a backhoe or shovel to dig for sewer, water and gas line repair according to job requirements. 

What We Offer

• Insurance available after 31 days

• Low-cost medical (as low as $5/week)

• Dental, vision, HSA/FSA

• 401(k) with company match

• 13 days PTO + 8 paid holidays

• Company-paid life insurance

• Uniforms + cleaning service

• Weekly direct deposit

• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

• Operates a backhoe or shovel to dig for sewer, water, and gas line repair according to job requirements
• Breaks concrete to prepare area for digging
• Digs for sewer, water and gas line repair and new installation
• Backfills holes and areas that have been serviced and grades, cleans, seeds, and repairs the area
• Removes old sewer lines for new system installation
• Checks lines for proper flow prior to leaving work area
• Obtains customer approvals for work
• Maintains and fuels vehicle and stocks the service truck with adequate parts
• Transports materials and tools to the job site and provides proper accounting of tools
• Completes all required documentation on services and may collects/record fees for delivery to the office

What You Need:

• At least 2+ years of plumbing excavation experience

• Mini excavator/backhoe/heavy equipment experience

• Ability to lift equipment and work in crawlspaces or tight areas

• Ability to work safely and efficiently on job sites

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Must pass background check and drug screen

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

If you have the experience we seek, APPLY NOW

Note: This posting outlines potential pay ranges and opportunities, which are not guaranteed and do not represent a formal offer. Additional compensation may be offered based on experience and will be outlined in an offer letter addendum. ARS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Privacy policy available upon request.