Mini Excavator Operator - Underground Sewer and Water Repair
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Mini Excavator Operator - Underground Sewer and Water Repair
Full Time • Mr Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Bonus based on performance
Job Title: Lead Excavation Specialist / Plumbing Team Lead
Company: Mr. Rooter Plumbing
Location: [Elk Grove Village and soon to add Crystal Lake]
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Are you a skilled equipment operator who knows how to run a job site efficiently? Do you take pride in delivering top-tier plumbing solutions and leading a crew to success?
Mr. Rooter Plumbing is looking for a powerhouse Lead Excavation Specialist to join our team. In this role, you won't just be operating machinery—you will be the go-to leader on-site, managing projects from the initial dig to the final line repair, ensuring safety, speed, and structural integrity every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Mentor: Oversee and direct on-site helper technicians, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and up to the highest quality standards.
Precision Operation: Expertly operate a mini excavator and other heavy machinery for trenching, digging, and line access with minimal property disruption.
Damaged Line Repair: Diagnose, replace, and repair damaged sewer, water, and drain lines (including spot repairs, full replacements, and structural solutions).
Site Management: Establish site safety protocols, manage workflow, and communicate effectively with dispatch and management regarding job progress.
Customer Excellence: Represent the Mr. Rooter brand with professionalism, explaining processes clearly to residential or commercial clients when needed.
What We’re Looking For
Proven Leadership: Experience managing or leading a small team on residential or commercial job sites.
Machine Mastery: Demonstrated proficiency operating a mini excavator in tight or challenging environments.
Technical Plumbing Expertise: Solid experience in underground plumbing, drain systems, and line repair/replacement procedures.
Safety First Mindset: Strong knowledge of excavation safety, utility marking regulations (811), and trench shoring.
Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Why Work for Mr. Rooter?
Top-Tier Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience.
Great Benefits
Premium Fleet & Equipment: Work with well-maintained, modern machinery and tools.
Career Growth: We invest in our leaders. Opportunities for advancement and ongoing technical training.
Culture: A supportive, team-driven environment where your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
How to Apply
Ready to take the driver's seat in your career?
Apply today! Send your resume to [mrrooter1@gmail.com] or call [847-519-1122] to schedule an interview.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing is an equal opportunity employer.
Company: Mr. Rooter Plumbing
Location: [Elk Grove Village and soon to add Crystal Lake]
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Are you a skilled equipment operator who knows how to run a job site efficiently? Do you take pride in delivering top-tier plumbing solutions and leading a crew to success?
Mr. Rooter Plumbing is looking for a powerhouse Lead Excavation Specialist to join our team. In this role, you won't just be operating machinery—you will be the go-to leader on-site, managing projects from the initial dig to the final line repair, ensuring safety, speed, and structural integrity every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Mentor: Oversee and direct on-site helper technicians, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and up to the highest quality standards.
Precision Operation: Expertly operate a mini excavator and other heavy machinery for trenching, digging, and line access with minimal property disruption.
Damaged Line Repair: Diagnose, replace, and repair damaged sewer, water, and drain lines (including spot repairs, full replacements, and structural solutions).
Site Management: Establish site safety protocols, manage workflow, and communicate effectively with dispatch and management regarding job progress.
Customer Excellence: Represent the Mr. Rooter brand with professionalism, explaining processes clearly to residential or commercial clients when needed.
What We’re Looking For
Proven Leadership: Experience managing or leading a small team on residential or commercial job sites.
Machine Mastery: Demonstrated proficiency operating a mini excavator in tight or challenging environments.
Technical Plumbing Expertise: Solid experience in underground plumbing, drain systems, and line repair/replacement procedures.
Safety First Mindset: Strong knowledge of excavation safety, utility marking regulations (811), and trench shoring.
Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Why Work for Mr. Rooter?
Top-Tier Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience.
Great Benefits
Premium Fleet & Equipment: Work with well-maintained, modern machinery and tools.
Career Growth: We invest in our leaders. Opportunities for advancement and ongoing technical training.
Culture: A supportive, team-driven environment where your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
How to Apply
Ready to take the driver's seat in your career?
Apply today! Send your resume to [mrrooter1@gmail.com] or call [847-519-1122] to schedule an interview.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour
Plumbing isn’t just about leaks, pipes, and gaskets. It’s about people. Not just the people we help by providing quality plumbing services, but also the professionals doing those services themselves. Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchisees will treat you with the same respect and integrity that they treat their own friends and family, because at the end of the day, you can’t serve customers well without a happy, motivated, and committed team. Creating a culture with an exemplary work ethic is just as important as plumbing, and it’s part of everything Mr. Rooter Plumbing does.
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