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Excavation Helper

J. Blanton Plumbing
Northbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2026
About Us

J. Blanton is a fast-growing (5x growth in the last 3-years) consumer marketing company...not your traditional plumbing company!

We're already one of the fastest growing residential service companies in the country, and we're on a mission to become the largest, and most respected over the next 30-years!

With the heart-of-a-startup, we are disrupting one of the largest and oldest industries in the country (plumbing), and we believe our momentum and ambition will lead us to build a $500 million dollar company over the next 20 years.

Role Overview

We are seeking hard-working and reliable individuals to join our Sewer Installation Team as Excavation Helpers. This is an entry-level role with hands-on training provided. You'll assist experienced technicians with digging, trenching, and preparing job sites for sewer and water line installations and repairs. If you're looking for a career path in plumbing and excavation, this is a great opportunity to start.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with digging, trenching, and backfilling for sewer and water line projects
  • Help prepare, load, and stage tools, materials, and equipment for jobs
  • Support installation and repair of water and sewer lines, laterals, and cleanouts
  • Assist in locating and addressing leaks or damaged piping
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite at all times
  • Follow instructions from crew leaders and work as part of a team
  • Operate basic hand tools and assist with light equipment use under supervision

Requirements

  • No prior excavation experience required — training provided
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
  • Ability to lift, dig, and work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
  • Must be physically fit and able to work in trenches or confined spaces
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Physical fitness for trench and excavation work
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Benefits

  • Hands-on training with experienced excavation and plumbing professionals
  • Competitive compensation with high earning potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off to recharge and rest
  • Be part of a growing, forward-thinking company that's raising the bar in home services

Salary : $40,000 - $87,000

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