... Northwest Suburbs flowing for over 40 years. At Intelligent Service, our owners, Jason Kerr and ... Knowledge of open-cut excavation, pipe replacement, and proper bedding/backfill * Familiarity with ...
... Northwest Suburbs flowing for over 40 years. At Intelligent Service, our owners, Jason Kerr and ... Knowledge of open-cut excavation, pipe replacement, and proper bedding/backfill * Familiarity with ...
This position primarily requires being on-site at a client facility in the Northwest Indiana area ... Excavation activities and deep foundation systems, including piling and specialty foundation ...
This position primarily requires being on-site at a client facility in the Northwest Indiana area ... Excavation activities and deep foundation systems, including piling and specialty foundation ...
Utility Locator
Glenview, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Glenview, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Elgin, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Elgin, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$33/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$33/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Park Ridge, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Park Ridge, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$33/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$33/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Barrington, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Barrington, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$33/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Quick apply
Utility Locator
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$33/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$33/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Quick apply
Utility Locator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$33/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Des Plaines, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Utility Locator
Des Plaines, IL · On-site
$21/hr
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Compensation $21.00 Hourly Hiring throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs! Text JOBS to ... for the excavator or property owner at the work site. Your Responsibilities as a Locator:
Northwest Excavating information
See Chicago, IL salary details
$14.61 - $16.43
2% of jobs
$16.43 - $18.26
9% of jobs
$18.26 - $20.08
13% of jobs
$20.26 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$20.08 - $21.90
14% of jobs
$21.90 - $23.73
12% of jobs
The median wage is $23.79 / hr.
$23.73 - $25.55
16% of jobs
$27.15 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$25.55 - $27.37
11% of jobs
$27.37 - $29.20
10% of jobs
$29.20 - $31.02
8% of jobs
$31.02 - $32.85
4% of jobs
$32.85 - $34.67
2% of jobs
$14
$24
$34
How much do northwest excavating jobs pay per hour?
As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for northwest excavating in Chicago, IL is $24.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.05 and $27.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are popular job titles related to Northwest Excavating jobs in Chicago, IL? For Northwest Excavating jobs in Chicago, IL, the most frequently searched job titles are:
- Remote Excavator Operator
- Internship Heavy Equipment Operator
- Dozer Operator
- Paid Training Heavy Equipment Operator
- Remote Heavy Equipment Operator
- Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator
- Trainee Fly In Fly Out Heavy Equipment Operator
- Temporary Wheel Loader Operator
- Full Time Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator
- Coal Mining Equipment Operator
What job categories do people searching Northwest Excavating jobs in Chicago, IL look for? The top searched job categories for Northwest Excavating jobs in Chicago, IL are:
Drain/Sewer Main Line Installer
Intelligent Service Plumbing Heating Cooling and Drain CleaningMount Prospect, IL • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 12 days ago
Job description
Location: Mount Prospect, IL
Company: Intelligent Service – Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
We're a family-owned company that's been keeping the Northwest Suburbs flowing for over 40 years.
At Intelligent Service, our owners, Jason Kerr and Neal Deacon, each bring 26+ years of real, in-the-field experience. No suits. No corporate fluff. Just tradesmen who believe in craftsmanship, integrity, and doing the job the right way - every time.
If you take pride in hard work and solid installs that last, you'll fit in here.
Position Overview
We're looking for an experienced Drain / Sewer Main Line Installer who knows how to dig, replace, and rebuild sewer systems correctly - not cut corners.
This role focuses on main line sewer replacements and repairs, including open-cut excavations and trenchless methods where applicable. You'll work with a skilled team using professional-grade equipment to deliver clean, code-compliant installations our customers can trust for decades.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience installing or replacing residential sewer main lines
- Knowledge of open-cut excavation, pipe replacement, and proper bedding/backfill
- Familiarity with PVC, cast iron, clay, and SDR piping
- Ability to read layouts, elevations, and job plans
- Comfort working with excavation equipment and hand tools
- Strong work ethic and pride in clean, professional installs
- A customer-first mindset and respect for the homeowner's property
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
Who We're Not Looking For
- Clock-punchers
- Shortcut-takers
- Anyone afraid of dirt, sweat, or hard work
- Liars, cheaters, or thieves
Benefits & Pay
- Top hourly pay(based on experience)
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, and your birthday off
- SPIFFs and performance bonuses
- Quarterly team breakfasts
- Uniforms provided
- Annual company golf tournament invite
- Work alongside some of the most skilled drain and sewer professionals in the area
Apply Today
If you take pride in your installs and want to work for a company that respects the trade - click Apply Now.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. Your current employer will never know.