Excavation Operator

About the role

Aksarben Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing Overview: Aksarben/American Residential Services (ARS), the largest provider of residential HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical services in the U.S., employs over 7,000 professionals nationwide. With 45+ years of experience, we proudly deliver top-quality service to customers every day.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides assistance to technician in performing repairs.
• 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 collect/record fees for delivery to the office.

Qualifications

• CITY OF OMAHA SEWER LAYER LICENSE PREFERRED.
• A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Requires heavy equipment operator skills.
• A valid driver’s license and good communications skills are required.

Benefits

• Full-time, year-round work
• Insurance available after 31 days
• Low-cost medical insurance (as low as $5/week)
• Dental, vision, HSA/FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• 13 days PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Take-home company vehicle + gas card
• Uniforms provided + cleaning service
• Weekly direct deposit

Pay

$20–$35/hour (depending on experience/licensing)