Lead Excavation Installer

PERFECT PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR

Perfect is a leading residential service company specializing in plumbing, heating, and air. We were founded with a mission to provide essential home services while transforming the industry’s culture. Our goal is simple: to make every customer feel valued and satisfied through exceptional service that exceeds expectations. We achieve this by offering extended hours, warranties on our work, and a commitment to delivering reliable, helpful service. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate, full-time team members to join our expanding workforce. At Perfect, you’ll enjoy stable, year-round work, ample opportunities for career advancement, and a strong focus on personal growth and development.

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 ServiceTitan 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