Posted 11 days ago
Excavation Operator
AI Summary
Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes and shovels to dig for sewer, water, and gas line repair and installation, breaks concrete, backfills, and maintains the service truck and tools.
About this role
Company Name
Aksarben Heating, Air Conditioning, PlumbingOverview
Pay Range: $20–$35/hour (depending on experience/licensing)
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.
What We Offer:
- 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
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
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 collects/record fees for delivery to the office.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
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.
Note: This posting outlines potential pay ranges and opportunities, which are not guaranteed and do not represent a formal offer. Additional compensation may be offered based on experience and will be outlined in an offer letter addendum. ARS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Privacy policy available upon request.
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