What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator / (Dirt - Earthwork) position at Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC?
Brief Description
We are a 100% employee-owned, family-run heavy civil construction company that self-performs underground utility installation, earthwork, and concrete work. As both a General Contractor and Subcontractor, we take pride in delivering quality infrastructure and investing in the people who build it.
Job Title: Operator (Dirt/Earthwork)
Pay: $25 - $35/hourly *Dependent on job stability and years of experience listed on resume*
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Earthwork Equipment Operator to join our grading and site development team. This role is ideal for an operator with at least 5 years of experience operating scrapers, dozers, blades, and gannons on large-scale dirt and grading projects. Candidates must have a strong understanding of rough and fine grading, soil types, and safe operating practices.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Agency Policy
Kinkaid Civil Construction (“KCC”) does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or submissions from external recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies without a valid, written, and fully executed service agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of KCC, and KCC expressly reserves the right to pursue and hire any such candidate without obligation, financial or otherwise, to the submitting party. No placement fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals or submissions.
We are a 100% employee-owned, family-run heavy civil construction company that self-performs underground utility installation, earthwork, and concrete work. As both a General Contractor and Subcontractor, we take pride in delivering quality infrastructure and investing in the people who build it.
Job Title: Operator (Dirt/Earthwork)
Pay: $25 - $35/hourly *Dependent on job stability and years of experience listed on resume*
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Earthwork Equipment Operator to join our grading and site development team. This role is ideal for an operator with at least 5 years of experience operating scrapers, dozers, blades, and gannons on large-scale dirt and grading projects. Candidates must have a strong understanding of rough and fine grading, soil types, and safe operating practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Scrapers for mass excavation and hauling.
- Dozers for push-loading, grading, and slope work.
- Motor graders (blades) for fine grading and road preparation.
- Gannon tractors for finish work, pad prep, and light grading.
- Perform rough and finish grading for pads, roads, and other site features according to stakes or GPS.
- Read and interpret grade stakes, blueprints, and cut/fill maps.
- Collaborate with grade checkers and foremen to ensure accurate grading and productivity.
- Conduct daily inspections and perform basic maintenance to keep machines in safe operating condition.
- Follow all safety regulations, company policies, and site-specific protocols.
- Employee Ownership – ESOP Participation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Weekly Pay
- Minimum 5 years of experience in dirt work and grading with scrapers, dozers, blades, and gannons.
- Strong understanding of grading principles, soil compaction, and site prep procedures.
- Experience with GPS grade control systems (e.g., Trimble or Topcon) preferred but not required.
- Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license required; reliable transportation to job sites.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and safety onboarding.
Recruitment & Agency Policy
Kinkaid Civil Construction (“KCC”) does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or submissions from external recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies without a valid, written, and fully executed service agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of KCC, and KCC expressly reserves the right to pursue and hire any such candidate without obligation, financial or otherwise, to the submitting party. No placement fees will be paid for unsolicited referrals or submissions.
Salary : $25 - $35