Excavation Crew Leader

Mr. Rooter Plumbing offers proud tradespeople a noble, long-term career doing work that matters with a team that does it right

$33 to $40 / hour and full benefits at a 50-person company owned 100% by a husband and wife who work with the team - not a private equity firm with owners outside the industry (see more at the bottom of this listing).

When most people drive by a jobsite they see a group of workers digging a trench.

Do you instead see a team of skilled professionals restoring a family’s quality of life by repairing their access to clean water and health-preserving sanitation?

Do you take satisfaction from hard work, building things, and proving yourself by knocking out the challenging jobs most people are not even willing to try?

Do you have the big-picture vision to see a well-paying, entry-level role as only the first step in a series of jobs within a company that quickly increase in responsibility and compensation?

Are you a courteous professional who would relish partnering with your colleagues in the office and in the field to add another customer comment like this to the team’s collection of 2,500 five-star reviews?

We had a sewer line clog that's been on-and-off for years. Mr. Rooter - our long-time drain go-to service - diagnosed a very complex set of sewer and storm drain pipes, found our issue, and avoided removing a 100-year old tree. The entire team ter Portland, from the front office to supervisor and dig crew, were fantastic, friendly, and made several trips to make sure all was completed perfectly.

I recommend them highly for any drain/sewer work.(Yelp Review)

ter Plumbing of Portland & Vancouver we protect the health of our community through the most clean, courteous, and professional resolution of water and wastewater system problems. If you bring high character and ambition, we will welcome you into a noble, long-term career and support you to grow within this team.

The role of the Excavation Crew Leader is to lead a team of two or more motivated workers in the repair and replacement of residential and commercial sewer and water lines. Jobs are won by an Underground Consultant who hands the projects to the Excavation Teams to complete the work. All of our consultants bidding work have either previously worked on our crews or have 7+ years of drain and plumbing experience.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain a safe jobsite. Oversee the team’s implementation of safety procedures and Personal Protective Equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements
• Own the job from start to finish, including planning, efficient assignment of the crew, proper use of vehicles, mini-excavator, and other equipment, and closing the jobsite professionally with an eye for customer satisfaction.
• Set a leadership example in achieving Mr. Rooter standards of professional appearance, outstanding workmanship, and excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with the Excavation Supervisor and Excavation Coordinator to ensure smooth projects with great communication
• Screen applicants during excavation ride-alongs to evaluate job competencies and team fit. Participate in hiring decisions.

The ideal candidate brings these attributes and experiences:

• Exemplifies the clean, courteous, professional attributes of the Mr. Rooter brand. This is messy work; we’re digging holes and dealing with pipes full of water. But, we always leave the customer’s property in great shape and our team is regularly complimented by homeowners for how we conduct ourselves on the jobsite. If you can smile even when you are standing in a muddy hole, you will be a great fit.
• Knows how to be polished and is willing to get dirty. The Excavation Crew Leader can represent the company with a smile in a discussion with a homeowner on the jobsite and then jump in the trench with a crew to get the job done.
• Comfortable leading and teaching an excavation crew. Experienced with excavation work, sewer and storm line replacement, equipment operation. Able to train new hires on safety and equipment operation.
• Likes to work efficiently and earn the rewards. This role includes a production bonus…