Dig Crew / Excavation Technician
Posted Date 09/29/2026 Department Dig Crew Location New Jersey Employment Type Full TimeAre you a Dig Crew/Excavation Technician who is passionate about problem solving and customer service? Looking to accelerate your career (and income!) with an organization who values its people? Come see why so many of our team members and customers recommend Horizon Services!
Who are we?
We are Horizon Services. Since 1987, we've been the trusted name in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, offering an unmatched level of customer service and technical expertise. Behind that outstanding customer service and technical expertise sits our people. Our employees are the core of our business, and our people-first culture ensures that we can deliver on the Horizon guarantee with each and every employee and customer we service. We believe that happy employees = happy customers!
What does our Dig Crew do?
Our Dig Crew technicians work on daily dig crew jobs such as excavation or replacing sewer and water lines.
- Assist Dig Crew with all operations including being able to move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
- Assist with the set up or inspection of equipment prior to operation.
- Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in any given application.
- Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
- Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
What do we offer?
Competitive Compensation:
- With our tools, resources, and training, our experienced technicians can make over $100,000 per year we offer a very competitive base salary and a bonus program that rewards you for your hard work and customer service!
Consistency:
- We offer consistent and reliable full-time year-round work.
- Hours are Monday - Friday. You can volunteer to work additional weekend hours.
Professional and Personal Growth
- Robust Paid Training and Professional Development Path - 150 hours of training per year!
- Opportunity to grow - We love to promote from within! Most of our leaders started in the truck!
- Qualified technicians will be sponsored for Journeyman license and NATE certification.
Wellness:
- Health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Access to Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for Health or Dependent Care expense
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counseling services, will preparation, and other benefits
- Company-paid PTO and Paid National Holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
- Employee Discounts
Enjoy a fun, family-oriented work environment where your effort is recognized and greatly appreciated. Join a company who values each customer and every employee, and where each department is committed to providing exceptional service through strong teamwork. You will be given an opportunity to grow professionally, personally and financially. We provide great monthly bonus opportunities!
What do you need?
- Some Plumbing knowledge
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test
- Clean and neat appearance
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Hard-working and motivated attitude
Are you ready to join our team?
We understand your time is valuable and that's why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be a good fit for this Dig Crew position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to providing all employees with a pleasant, fair, non-discriminatory, and harassment-free working environment. We promise to hire the best-qualified candidate regardless of gender, religion, race, or age.
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“I’m so happy I made the choice to come to Horizon. The training I’ve received here is far beyond what I was able to get at the smaller companies I’ve worked with before.”
– Horizon HVAC Technician
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