Underground Plumbing and Excavation Technician

Underground Plumbing and Excavation Technician

Location: Lafayette, LA

Job Type: Full-Time | Year-Round Employment

Annual Earnings: $65,000-$85,000, based on experience, overtime, and performance

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your plumbing skills beyond basic service work? Join our growing team as an Underground Plumbing and Excavation Technician, where you'll gain hands-on experience with excavation, underground utilities, residential plumbing, and commercial plumbing projects.

This position is perfect for an apprentice or developing plumber who wants to become a well-rounded tradesperson. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, learning everything from sewer and water line replacements to residential service repairs, equipment operation, and underground utility installation.

If you're motivated to learn, enjoy working outdoors, and want a career with long-term advancement opportunities, we'd love to meet you.

• Annual earning potential of $65,000-$85,000
• Stable, full-time, year-round employment
• Paid hands-on training across multiple areas of plumbing
• Opportunity to develop residential, commercial, and underground plumbing skills
• Clear advancement into senior plumbing and excavation positions
• Modern equipment and well-maintained tools
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and professional growth
• Overtime opportunities available to increase your earnings

• Company pays 50% of employee health insurance premiums
• Dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options
• Up to 20 days of paid time off based on length of employment
• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

As an Underground Plumbing and Excavation Technician, you'll assist with a variety of residential and commercial plumbing projects while continuing to build your technical skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Install and repair underground water and sewer lines
• Perform excavation and trenching for plumbing system installations
• Assist with sewer replacements, main line repairs, and underground utility work
• Support residential and commercial plumbing service projects
• Help diagnose plumbing issues and complete system repairs
• Operate or assist with mini excavators, skid steers, trenchers, and other construction equipment
• Follow OSHA safety standards and plumbing code requirements
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and equipment
• Work closely with experienced plumbers to develop your technical knowledge

We're seeking someone with a strong work ethic who enjoys hands-on work and wants to build a long-term career in the plumbing industry.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Experience operating mini excavators (required)
• Mechanical aptitude or previous experience in plumbing, excavation, underground utilities, construction, or related trades
• A valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including digging, lifting, trench work, and working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn new skills

This is more than an excavation position-it's an opportunity to build a career with exposure to every aspect of the plumbing trade. You'll receive hands-on training, gain valuable experience working on residential and commercial plumbing systems, and have the opportunity to advance into higher-level technical and leadership roles.