Excavation Operator

With a legacy spanning over three decades, Horton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Remodeling continues to be a trusted choice for residential and commercial clients throughout Metro Detroit and surrounding areas. We are a team of home service experts who go the extra mile to ensure peak performance for your home’s heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.

We keep growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it. Because we are growing, we are looking for an Excavation Operator. If you have the experience, we have the perfect job for you.

What We Offer

• Great company culture that focuses on growth, teamwork, and respect, and we like to have fun too!
• Employee benefits start on the 1 st of the month following hire date.
• Medical (3 affordable medical plans to choose from), Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Benefits: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Supplemental Medical Insurance, Pet Insurance, and ID & Legal Shield
• 401k with Company Match!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• Pay rate $20-$35 per hour based on experience.
  

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary operator for heavy equipment while coordinating closely with excavation managers and skilled trades to meet daily project goals.
• Manage the transport of tools and materials; efficiently load/unload supplies and set up temporary structures like ladders and barriers.
• Execute pipefitting, water meter repairs, and new service installations, including ditch work and grade laser operation.
• Maintain a hazard-free workspace by securing tools and cleaning the job site daily.
• Proactively engage in on-the-job training to expand technical construction skills.
  
  

What You Bring

• Proven track record in excavator operation, loading, and material delivery.
• Proficient with small hand/power tools; Sewer Layer License is a plus.
• Disciplined professional with the ability to arrive at the yard by 6:00 AM daily.
• Committed to strict safety protocols and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Ability to frequently climb in and out of heavy machinery and navigate uneven, rugged terrain on foot throughout the shift.
• Capacity to maintain focus and control during extended periods of equipment operation (often 8–12 hours).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly (occasionally up to 75–100 lbs for certain manual tasks).
• Strong hand-eye-foot coordination for precise operation of complex hydraulic controls and pedals.
• Excellent depth perception and field of vision to safely monitor ground crews, trench edges, and overhead obstacles.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, and bend frequently to perform equipment inspections or manual labor.
  
  

Qualifications

All candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment drug screen and background checks.