Benefits:- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
Allied Water Services is seeking an experienced Excavator and Skid Steer Operator with a valid Class A CDL to join our growing underground utility construction team.
We are looking for more than someone who can operate equipment. The ideal candidate understands underground construction, can read construction plans, interpret elevations, excavate to proper grades, and work efficiently alongside pipe layers and crew leaders.
This position involves operating excavators, skid steers, and commercial vehicles on sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, septic, and drainage projects.
Candidates must be dependable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Operate excavators, skid steers, compact track loaders, and other construction equipment.
Perform precision excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, site preparation, and material placement.
Excavate accurately to specified elevations and depths while maintaining proper trench widths and bedding requirements.
Safely excavate around existing underground utilities, structures, and obstacles.
Assist with setting septic tanks, precast manholes, catch basins, and storm sewer structures.
Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and proper equipment care.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
Support sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, septic, and drainage installations.
Read and interpret construction plans, utility profiles, and grading specifications.
Understand pipe slopes, invert elevations, excavation depths, and proper bedding requirements.
Use rotary lasers, grade rods, and pipe lasers to establish and maintain accurate elevations.
Coordinate with pipe layers and crew leaders to ensure accurate pipe and structure placement.
Assist with septic tank installations, drain fields, mound systems, and advanced wastewater treatment systems.
CDL DRIVING AND TRANSPORTATION
Safely operate CDL Class A commercial vehicles, including dump trucks and equipment trailers.
Load, secure, transport, and unload heavy equipment and construction materials.
Follow DOT regulations and proper load securement procedures.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Maintain clean, organized, and properly maintained trucks and trailers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License required.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on excavator and skid steer operating experience.
Previous commercial driving experience required.
Experience excavating for underground utilities, sewer, septic, or related construction.
Ability to read construction plans and understand grades and elevations.
Knowledge of trench safety, excavation procedures, and working around existing utilities.
Experience loading, securing, and transporting construction equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize equipment maintenance issues.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with crew members.
Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and willing to assist with general field work when needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience installing sanitary sewer, water mains, and storm sewer systems.
Experience setting precast manholes, catch basins, and septic tanks.
Experience using rotary lasers, pipe lasers, and grade rods.
Experience operating larger excavators and compact track loaders.
Knowledge of septic systems, drain fields, and underground drainage installations.
Experience on municipal and commercial underground utility projects.
ABOUT ALLIED WATER SERVICES
Allied Water Services is a growing underground utility contractor based in Manteno, Illinois. We specialize in sewer, water, storm drainage, septic systems, and underground infrastructure for residential, commercial, and municipal customers.
We are seeking a skilled, versatile operator who takes pride in quality workmanship, understands underground construction, and wants to grow with our company.