Lead excavation crews on water, sewer, and utility jobs as part of the Mr. Rooter team across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Operate the equipment, direct the work, deliver the result.
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As a Dig Operator with Mr. Rooter, you'll lead an excavation crew on residential and commercial jobs involving water lines, sewer lines, and other underground utility work. You'll operate heavy equipment, manage on-site safety and workflow, and be accountable for the quality of every job from start to finish.
Mr. Rooter's excavation team is part of Trades Holding Co., the operating group behind three service brands across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. As a crew leader, you'll have real authority in the field, backed by a company that invests in the equipment, safety standards, and support your crew depends on.
As a Dig Operator, you're already in a lead role. From here, the path continues into broader operational leadership at Trades: field manager, operations lead, and beyond. Trades invests in continuous training to keep your skills sharp and open doors as you grow.

See our current openings for all roles at Mr. Rooter across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
We're actively hiring experienced Dig Operators across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Submit your application and a recruiter will follow up to talk through fit.