Assistant Excavator Operator Jobs in Springfield, MO

Locations: Ozark, MO

Full-Time | Year-Round Employment

Pay: $60,000-$85,000+ annually based on experience, performance, and overtime opportunities

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop a wide range of plumbing skills instead of being limited to one specialty? We're seeking an Underground Plumbing and Excavation Technician to join our growing team. This position offers hands-on experience with underground utilities, excavation projects, residential service, commercial plumbing, sewer and water line installations, and system repairs, giving you the opportunity to become a well-rounded plumbing professional.

Whether you already have plumbing or excavation experience or you're looking to continue building your skills, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you grow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, solving problems, operating equipment, and learning every aspect of the plumbing trade.

• Competitive annual earnings of $60,000-$85,000+

• Stable, year-round employment

• Hands-on training across multiple plumbing specialties

• Opportunities to develop excavation and heavy equipment skills

• Clear advancement into senior plumbing and excavation leadership roles

• Modern equipment, tools, and technology

• Team-oriented culture with supportive leadership

• Overtime opportunities to increase your income

• Competitive compensation based on experience and performance

• Company pays 50% of employee health insurance premiums

• Dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance options

• Up to 20 days of paid time off based on years of service

• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match

• Paid training and professional development

• Year-round work with long-term career stability

As an Underground Plumbing and Excavation Technician, you'll assist with installing, repairing, and replacing underground water and sewer lines while supporting residential and commercial plumbing projects throughout the service area. You'll participate in excavation projects, trenching operations, sewer replacements, water service installations, plumbing repairs, and underground utility work while learning every phase of the plumbing process.

You'll safely operate or assist with mini excavators, skid steers, trenchers, and other construction equipment while following OSHA regulations, safe excavation practices, and plumbing code requirements. You'll work alongside experienced plumbers to troubleshoot plumbing issues, complete service repairs, perform underground utility installations, and help customers restore reliable plumbing systems. Throughout your career, you'll continue expanding your technical knowledge through hands-on training, field experience, and mentorship.

We're seeking motivated individuals who are dependable, mechanically inclined, and eager to continue developing their plumbing skills. Previous plumbing, excavation, underground utility, construction, or mechanical experience is preferred. Experience operating mini excavators is required.

Successful candidates are comfortable performing physically demanding work, including trenching, digging, lifting heavy materials, and working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and long-term professional growth.

We're committed to helping our employees build rewarding careers by providing broad technical experience, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement. If you're looking for more than just another plumbing job and want to become a highly skilled plumbing professional with expertise in excavation, underground utilities, residential service, and commercial plumbing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become an Underground Plumbing and Excavation Technician and start building a long-term career with a company that invests in your success.