OPERATOR / CREW LEAD

About This Role

We're looking for someone who wants to build a career, not just work a job. At DC Underground,

you'll operate equipment, lead crews, solve problems, and represent our company to

customers.

The work: Run excavators and skid loaders, manage job sites, communicate with customers,

make sure work gets done right. You'll do whatever the job needs - operating equipment,

physical labor, or both.

What's different: No ceiling on advancement. Your growth is up to you.

What You Need

Must-haves:

● **Good attitude** - Non-negotiable

● **Willingness to learn** - We train the right mindset and build skills together

● **Work ethic** - Show up, work hard, think for yourself

● **Physical capability** - Outside work in all weather

**Experience helps but attitude matters more.** We value work ethic and willingness to learn.

Nice to have: Equipment operating experience, CDL license, septic installation background

Why Work Here

Culture

We treat people right - crew and customers. Good work environment, honest communication,

quality work. Small team where you contribute directly to growth. We work hard and smart,

value people who take initiative, learn from challenges, and bring confidence with coachability.

Opportunity

[EARNINGS OPTION 1 - WITH PAY RANGE]

Earnings:

● Start: ~$20/hr

● Top performers: ~$30/hr

● Monthly + yearly profit-sharing

● Performance determines pay

[EARNINGS OPTION 2 - GENERIC]

Earnings:

● Competitive hourly rate based on experience

● Monthly + yearly profit-sharing

● Performance determines pay

Growth:

● Learn multiple equipment types

● Develop problem-solving and leadership

● Clear path: Operator → Crew Lead → Leadership roles

● Advancement based on capability and performance

Process

Training (on the job):

● 30 days: Work with crew, learn our systems

● 60 days: Ground tasks and equipment operation independently

● 90 days: Know project workflows, problem-solve independently

Perks

Quality culture, flexible time off, variety of work, local work with rare overnight travel, small team

environment, growth opportunity, quality equipment

The Work

Schedule:

● Summer: 7 AM - 4 PM, up to 60 hrs/week

● Winter: 28-32 hrs/week

● Weekends/evenings only for snow removal

● Rare overnight travel

[COMPENSATION OPTION 1 - WITH PAY RANGE]

Pay:

● $20-30/hr based on performance

● Overtime after 40 hours

● Monthly and yearly bonuses

● Pay period: Sunday-Saturday

[COMPENSATION OPTION 2 - GENERIC]

Pay:

● Competitive hourly rate based on experience and performance

● Overtime after 40 hours

● Monthly and yearly bonuses

● Pay period: Sunday-Saturday

Typical day:

Morning starts at the shop - get your work order, gather materials and equipment. Head to the

job site and execute the work. End of day you walk through with the customer, collect payment if

needed, return to shop to clean and prep equipment for tomorrow.

Licenses: Septic Installation License for crew leads; CDL preferred

Who Succeeds Here

You'll do well if you tell the truth, have strong work ethic, want to learn and grow, think for

yourself, stay confident and coachable, and ask questions when you need to.

We're looking for honest, hardworking people willing to learn. Someone who can think

independently and make good decisions. Someone who wants to build a career and contribute

to something meaningful.

Non-Negotiables

Safety: Everyone goes home safely. No exceptions, no shortcuts. Safe equipment operation,

required PPE, report unsafe conditions immediately.

Quality: We charge premium prices, customers expect premium results. Your work today

creates our work tomorrow.

The Three Most Important Things

1. **Maintain a good attitude**

2. **Think for yourself and make good decisions**

3. **Take ownership of your growth**

Why this matters: You represent DC Underground. Every job, customer interaction, and

problem you solve reflects on our reputation. Take pride in your work, treat customers right,

work hard, learn constantly.

Ready to Apply?

Send resume and brief note about why you're interested to calebjattema@gmail.com

We value attitude and work ethic. If you're willing to work hard and learn, let's talk.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person