Excavation Team Lead

Master Excavation is a leading provider of excavation services. With a reputation for excellence and safety in the industry, we are looking for a dedicated Heavy Equipment Excavation Lead to join our team. If you have a strong background in excavation, equipment operation, and crew management, we want to hear from you!

Job Description: The Heavy Equipment Excavation Lead will be responsible for overseeing daily operations on excavation projects, ensuring that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. This role requires leadership skills, technical knowledge, and hands-on experience with heavy equipment operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of excavation crews, ensuring project timelines and safety standards are met.
• Operate excavators of various sizes for digging, trenching, loading, and grading tasks.
• Efficiently and cleanly load trucks, manage material exports, and oversee trucking operations.
• Safely excavate and shore trenches using trench boxes, manhole boxes, and hydraulic speed shoring.
• Excavate, bed, and backfill utility piping and conduit.
• Perform complex tasks in tight working conditions or restricted spaces
• Conduct pre-operational equipment checks and ensure equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Monitor project progress, adjust plans as needed, and report on daily production.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, and office staff

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment operation and excavation. Plumbing knowledge desired but not mandatory
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams in an excavation setting.
• Strong knowledge of excavation techniques, equipment, and safety practices.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure.

We offer all eligible employees a benefits package including:

• Benefits available the first of the month following hire date!
• Competitive wages paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• Company paid health insurance when eligible with the ability to add dependents at the employees’ expense
• Paid Holidays
• Dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance available at the employees' expense
• 401K with up to a 4% company match
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training
• Paid time off when eligible