Excavation Apprentice

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with residential sewer lateral replacements and repairs
• Assist with water service replacements
• Assist with trenchless liner installations
• Prepare and maintain job sites
• Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment
• Auxiliary with excavation and trench safety operations
• Operate excavators and other equipment as trained
• Pull equipment trailers and assist with equipment transport
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
• Auxiliary with jobsite cleanup and restoration
• Follow company safety policies and procedures
• Work closely with the Lead Excavation Operator to learn excavation operations and underground utility work

Requirements/Qualifications

• Willingness to learn specialized skills related to excavation, underground utilities, and trenchless pipe rehabilitation
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Current driver's license with good driving record
• Reliable transportation and attendance
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Skills

• Trailer towing experience
• Excavator experience
• Landscape, concrete, utility, plumbing, septic, grading, or public works experience
• Construction experience
• Skid steer experience
• Experience in sewer drain cleaning and hydro-jetting

Who This Position Is Perfect For

This role is a great fit for someone who: - Has worked in landscaping, concrete, utilities, plumbing, septic, grading, public works, or general construction - Enjoys working outdoors and seeing tangible results from their work - Wants to learn equipment operation and specialized construction skills - Takes pride in quality workmanship and working safely - Is looking for a long-term career rather than just another job - Wants to grow with a company that invests in training and development

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, use hands to handle controls, hear, and talk
• Frequently must reach with their hands and arms
• Work outdoors in all seasons
• Lift and/or move 50 lbs. or more
• Work around excavation equipment and active construction sites
• Enter trenches and confined work areas when safe and permitted
• Perform physically demanding labor throughout the workday
• The work environment varies depending on the season and scope of work. Employees must be adaptable to changing priorities and maintain effective communication with customers, vendors, and team members.

Safety Considerations

All employees of MasterTech must consider safety as their primary responsibility. General knowledge of safe working practices and applicable federal/state OSHA requirements is required.

Career Growth

This position is designed for individuals interested in building a long-term career in excavation and underground utilities. You will work directly alongside an experienced Lead Excavation Operator while learning specialized underground utility construction, excavation safety, equipment operation, sewer service replacement, water service replacement, and trenchless rehabilitation techniques. As skills develop, qualified employees may have opportunities to learn equipment operation and advance into Equipment Operator and Lead Operator roles over time.

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Ready to build a long-term career in a specialized trade with a company that truly values you? Apply today and let's build something great together.

MasterTech Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.