17h ago
Excavation Crew Leader
Northbrook, Illinois
$79k-$95.7k / year
full-timesenior Hybrid
💼 About This Role
You'll lead a 2-3 person crew on sewer and water main replacement projects for a trusted Chicagoland home services company. Your core impact is ensuring safe and efficient underground utility installations while providing 24/7 emergency response support. This role rewards experience with small excavation machinery and strong leadership.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Lead a 2-4 person crew for sewer and water main replacement jobs.
- Operate mini excavators, skid steers, and compact loaders.
- Perform daily job-site safety assessments and trench inspections.
- Communicate with customers, inspectors, and internal staff.
📋 Requirements
- 2-5 years of underground utility experience (sewer/water preferred).
- Proven ability to lead a crew on residential utility jobs.
- Strong experience operating small excavation machinery.
- Valid driver's license required; CDL a plus.
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with trench safety and shoring systems.
- Competence using utility locating equipment.
- Knowledge of local municipal codes and inspection processes.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 💰 401(k)
- 🦷 Dental insurance
- 🏥 Health insurance
- 🏖️ Paid time off
- 👁️ Vision insurance
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