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Sewer Lining Field Manager

J. Blanton PlumbingNorthbrook, Illinois🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time

Job Description

Lead Our Sewer Lining Operation & Multiple Field Crews

J. Blanton Plumbing is looking for an experienced Sewer Lining Field Manager to take ownership of our growing sewer rehabilitation operation. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing multiple crews, overseeing active projects, coordinating equipment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

We're looking for a proven field leader with strong underground sewer experience who understands sewer rehabilitation and knows how to manage people in the field. You should be comfortable overseeing 5+ crews, solving problems on active jobsites, and holding teams accountable for quality and production.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage multiple sewer lining crews and field operations

• Oversee 5+ crews across multiple active jobs

• Plan daily crew assignments, schedules, equipment, and job priorities

• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor production, quality, safety, and workmanship

• Oversee sewer lining installations from preparation through completion

• Manage point repairs and patch repair installations

• Oversee hydrojetting and sewer cleaning operations

• Review sewer camera inspections and determine appropriate repair solutions

• Troubleshoot technical and jobsite issues and provide solutions in real time

• Ensure crews have the equipment, materials, and resources needed to complete each job

• Manage equipment utilization, maintenance, and readiness

• Train, coach, and develop crew leaders and field technicians

• Hold crews accountable for productivity, quality, safety, and company standards

• Work closely with Operations, Dispatch, Sales, and leadership to keep projects moving

• Identify opportunities to improve production, efficiency, and profitability

• Help build and scale the sewer lining department as the company continues to grow

• 5+ years of underground sewer experience

• Proven experience managing 5+ field crews

• Strong background in sewer rehabilitation and underground sewer work

• Hands-on experience with point repairs and patch repairs

• Experience with hydrojetting and sewer cleaning

• Strong sewer camera inspection experience

• Ability to understand sewer conditions and determine appropriate repair methods

• Proven ability to manage multiple jobs and crews simultaneously

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

• Ability to hold teams accountable while developing a strong field culture

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Residential sewer experience

• Experience managing crew leaders or field supervisors

• Experience working with residential or commercial underground

  • Competitive compensation with high earning potential.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off to recharge and rest.
  • Be part of a growing, forward-thinking company that’s raising the bar in home services.
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Skills

Plumbing
REST

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