Lead Excavation Installer

Job Details: Job Location: Advanced Home Services

• RIGBY, ID, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, ADVANCED HOME SERVICES Advanced Home Services is a residential service company specializing in Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air and has been in business for over 20 years. We provide a great environment and culture focused on growth, development, and retention. We continue to grow every year and are looking for full-time employees to join our team.

Position Summary

As a Lead Excavation Installer, you'll lead excavation crews in installing underground utilities, piping, and drainage systems, operating heavy equipment while mentoring the apprentices and technicians working alongside you. You're the one making sure the job gets done safely and right, from the first cut in the ground to the final inspection, in a trade that offers real, long-term job security.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead excavation crews in the safe and efficient installation of underground piping, utilities, and drainage systems
• Operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment, including excavators, trenchers, and skid steers
• Ensure accurate trenching, grading, backfilling, and compaction per project specifications
• Install underground piping, conduits, and related systems in compliance with state and local codes
• Read and interpret blueprints, job specifications, and site plans to guide installations
• Train, mentor, and support apprentices and technicians to develop their skills
• Inspect completed work for accuracy, safety, and quality standards
• Communicate professionally with customers about job scope, progress, and site conditions
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of company vehicles, tools, and equipment We Offer
• Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time off
• Company events & parties Qualifications: Requirements Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training in excavation or construction preferred Experience
• 4+ years of experience in excavation or underground utility installation, including leadership or crew lead responsibilities
• Proficiency in operating excavation equipment and knowledge of trench safety practices Licenses/Certifications
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record required; CDL strongly preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong technical knowledge of underground utility installation and site preparation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site drawings, and specifications
• Proficiency with Service. Titan or similar project management software preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Physical Demands and Conditions
• Lifting up to 75 lbs, bending, kneeling, climbing, and operating heavy equipment
• Work performed outdoors in varying weather and site conditions, including trenches, confined spaces, and uneven terrain Work Environment/Travel
• Field-based role with daily travel to residential and commercial job sites
• May require evening, weekend, or overtime work depending on project schedules Ability to pass background check and drug screening