Excavation Install Apprentice

3 Mountains Home Services is a full-service residential plumbing company and has been serving the Portland Metro area since 2000. Over the years, weve built a company that elevates the game in our industry and community every single day. We are a team of passionate, hardworking individuals all motivated by the same mission, empowering our customers and our team. In all that we do, we strive to create an environment where we do the right thing and work as a team – one that gives everyone the confidence to speak up, make good decisions, and move our company forward.

Position Summary
As an Excavation Install Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced technicians, learning the
ins and outs of underground utility work and how to safely operate the equipment that gets the
job done. Every day on the job is a chance to build real, hands-on skills you can use for the rest
of your career, in a trade that offers genuine, long-term job security.

Key Responsibilities
Assist with trenching, digging, grading, and backfilling for utility installations
Support installation of underground piping, conduits, and drainage systems under supervision
Prepare tools, equipment, and materials for daily job assignments
Learn proper use of excavation equipment, hand tools, and safety gear
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment on job sites
Perform manual labor tasks such as shoveling, lifting, compacting, and hauling materials
Communicate effectively with crew leads and supervisors about work activities

We Offer
Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses
401(k) retirement with company match
Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time off
Company events & parties
Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & long and short-term
disability insurance

Qualifications

Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience
Previous experience in construction, excavation, or related trades preferred but not required
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn excavation techniques

Licenses/Certifications
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (CDL a plus)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision
Reliable, dependable, and safety-conscious
Physical Demands and Conditions
Lifting up to 75 lbs, bending, kneeling, climbing, and extended periods of standing or
walking
Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain

Work Environment/Travel
Field-based role requiring daily travel to residential and commercial job sites
May require overtime, evening, or weekend work depending on project schedules
Ability to pass background check and drug screening