Excavator Operator

Plumbing Excavator Operator Bio Plumbing Location: Loudon, TN Pay Range: $30–32 per Hour (DOE) + Overtime + Benefits Build More Than Trenches—Build a Career. We're a growing, family-owned residential plumbing company looking for a skilled Excavator Operator to join our team. If you have experience operating equipment for sewer and water line installations and enjoy working alongside a hardworking crew, we'd love to meet you.

This is a hands-on position where you'll play a critical role in residential plumbing projects, ensuring excavation work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to homeowners' properties.

What You'll Do

Operate mini and full-size excavators for residential plumbing projects. Working on a 2-3 man slab crew. Reading blueprints. Excavate for sewer line, water service, and drain installations and repairs. Safely expose existing underground utilities and work around utility locates. Backfill, grade, and restore job sites following excavation work.

Assist plumbers with underground piping, trench preparation, and other labor as needed. Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Follow OSHA safety standards and company policies at all times.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

3+ years of excavator operating experience Residential plumbing or underground utilities background required. Experience reading blueprints. Experience digging around existing utilities and working from utility locates. Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently in residential neighborhoods. Strong work ethic and willingness to assist the plumbing team when not operating equipment.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. CDL is a plus but not required.

Benefits

$30–32 per hour based on experience Overtime opportunities Health insurance Paid time off and holidays Stable, year-round work Modern, well-maintained equipment Supportive, family-oriented work environment Opportunities for advancement as our company continues to grow Join Our Team We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, values safety, and enjoys being part of a team that delivers quality service to homeowners every day.

If you're dependable, experienced, and ready for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build the infrastructure that keeps our community running!