Excavation Crew Leader

Location: Northbrook, IL
Company: AA Service Co.

AA Service Co. has proudly served homeowners throughout the Chicagoland area for decades, providing trusted HVAC, plumbing, sewer, and water services. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, quality workmanship, and creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

AA Service Co. is seeking an experienced Excavation Crew Leader to lead residential sewer and water line installation projects. This individual will be responsible for overseeing excavation crews, operating heavy equipment, ensuring jobs are completed safely and efficiently, and maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with underground sewer and water installations, is comfortable operating excavators and skid steers, can tow small equipment, and has the leadership skills to successfully manage projects from start to finish.

• →Lead and supervise excavation crews on residential sewer and water line projects
• →Perform and oversee underground sewer and water service installations and replacements
• →Operate excavators, skid steers, and other job-site equipment safely and efficiently
• →Tow and transport small machinery and equipment to and from job sites
• →Coordinate daily job activities to ensure projects are completed on time and to company standards
• →Read and understand utility locates and project requirements
• →Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with local regulations
• →Communicate effectively with homeowners, team members, and management
• →Maintain equipment, tools, and company vehicles
• →Complete job documentation as required

• 2–3+ years of experience in underground sewer and water installation
• Previous crew lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience operating excavators, skid steers, and related equipment
• Ability to safely tow small machinery and equipment
• Strong knowledge of sewer and water excavation work
• Ability to read utility locates and job specifications
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (CDL is a plus)
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

If you're an experienced excavation professional who enjoys leading crews, operating equipment, and taking pride in quality work, we'd love to hear from you. Join AA Service Co. and help deliver exceptional sewer and water solutions to homeowners throughout the North Shore and Chicagoland area.