Lead Excavator
Full Time • Hollidaysburg
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Lead Plumbing Excavator – 1 Tom Plumber
About Us
1 Tom Plumber is one of the fastest-growing plumbing companies in the country — and we're just getting started. Our mission is to become the most trusted name in residential plumbing and emergency services nationwide, and we’re building the team that will take us there.
With aggressive expansion plans and a focus on excellence in every market we serve, we believe 1 Tom Plumber will be a $500M+ company within the next 20 years. If you're skilled, driven, and want to grow with a company that’s going places, this is where you belong.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Plumbing Excavator who can take ownership of major excavation projects, lead crews, and deliver exceptional results for our customers.
This role requires:
- Strong technical expertise
- Leadership ability
- A safety-first mindset
- The physical capability to handle excavation work
- A commitment to customer service and craftsmanship
Your mission: Install, repair, and maintain underground plumbing systems that keep homes and properties running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage sewer replacement and excavation projects from start to finish
- Install and modify overhead sewer systems to code and customer specifications
- Perform repairs, cleanouts, and maintenance on catch basins
- Cut, assemble, and install pipes, fittings, and sewer lines with high precision
- Operate excavation machinery (e.g., mini excavators, backhoes, tractors) safely and efficiently
- Prepare, secure, and restore job sites with professionalism
- Collaborate with plumbing technicians, supervisors, and customers to ensure seamless project delivery
- Maintain strict compliance with safety rules, OSHA standards, and local building codes
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in plumbing and excavation
- Proven success as an Excavation Lead, Foreman, or similar leadership role
- Strong understanding of residential and commercial water/sewer systems
- Proficiency with plumbing tools and equipment
- Skilled in operating excavation equipment (mini excavator, backhoe, skid steer, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a crew on-site
- Professional, customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving abilities
- Physically capable of working in trenches, confined areas, and variable conditions
Benefits
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Highly competitive pay with strong earning potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement as we expand into multiple markets
- Be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven company that’s raising the standard in home services
Compensation: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
1-Tom-Plumber is a 24/7/365 emergency service commercial focused plumbing franchise that bolts onto water restoration companies. We are seeking customer service oriented team members, who appreciate a family atmosphere! Regardless of your level of experience, you must be ready to constantly learn and better yourself.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to 1-Tom-Plumber Corporate.
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Competitive Compensation
Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities