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Lead Excavation Laborer Itasca, IL

ARS


Job Location:

Itasca, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 30
Posted: 2 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Name
ARS-Rescue Rooter
Overview

Lead Excavation Technician

Full-Time Year-Round work

$23-30 hr/ plus commission

Join American Residential Services (ARS) the nations largest provider of residential HVAC plumbing and electrical services with over 7000 team members and more than 45 years of experience delivering trusted home services to customers nationwide.

We are hiring an experienced Lead Excavator Technician to join our team in this role you will operate a backhoe or shovel to dig for sewer water and gas line repair according to job requirements.

What We Offer
  • Insurance available after 31 days

  • Low-cost medical (as low as $5/week)

  • Dental vision HSA/FSA

  • 401(k) with company match

  • 13 days PTO 8 paid holidays

  • Company-paid life insurance

  • Uniforms cleaning service

  • Weekly direct deposit

  • Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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 Need:

  • At least 2 years of plumbing excavation experience

  • Mini excavator/backhoe/heavy equipment experience

  • Ability to lift equipment and work in crawlspaces or tight areas

  • Ability to work safely and efficiently on job sites
  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Must pass background check and drug screen

  • Valid drivers license with good driving record

If you have the experience we seek APPLY NOW

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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