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Bechtel Craft Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Project Overview: Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting ... Verification of daily craft attendance using the project electronic timekeeping system (eTrack)

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How much do bechtel craft jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for bechtel craft in California is $24.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.38 and $26.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Bechtel craft?

A Bechtel Craft job refers to skilled trade positions within Bechtel construction projects, such as welders, pipefitters, electricians, and equipment operators. Craft professionals play a crucial role in building infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. These jobs often require specialized training, certifications, and experience in construction trades. Bechtel offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Bechtel craft position?

To thrive as a Bechtel Craft professional, you need strong expertise in your chosen trade—such as welding, pipefitting, electrical work, or carpentry—often backed by relevant certifications or apprenticeships. Familiarity with construction-specific tools, safety regulations, and the ability to read technical drawings and blueprints are typically required. Dependability, teamwork, adaptability, and excellent communication skills help individuals stand out in this fast-paced, collaborative environment. These competencies are essential to maintaining safety, meeting project deadlines, and ensuring the high-quality work Bechtel is known for on large-scale construction sites.

What is the typical work environment and team structure for Bechtel craft positions?

Bechtel Craft professionals usually work on large construction project sites, often outdoors or in partially completed buildings, and are part of specialized crews aligned with their trade. You’ll collaborate with a mix of skilled tradespeople, foremen, supervisors, and engineers, often coordinating your work to meet specific phases of the project's timeline. The environment is safety-focused and can be physically demanding, with strict adherence to safety policies and regular training. Working as part of Bechtel’s craft workforce provides opportunities to learn from experienced peers, and successful performance can open doors to advancement into lead or supervisory roles.

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Infographic showing various Bechtel Craft job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,065 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition ID: 292136 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National - Camp 
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Brisbane, QLD
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex, and multi-disciplined projects create jobs, grow economies, and provide opportunities for local and regional communities. The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The Project is owned by Harmony, a world-class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non-Process Infrastructure. Bechtel is providing these EPC services across all disciplines and functions for this exciting capital project.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will assist with day-to-day payroll operations. You will coordinate group processing schedules and the creation and balancing of outbound files for banking, labor, and tax. You will provide oversight for agency labor, and support for account reconciliation and system design changes. Your work will ensure the integrity of employee data and accurate and timely payroll processing and payments.  
 

Major Responsibilities:
  • Onboarding of project new hires including badging for all site personnel.
  • Verification of daily craft attendance using the project electronic timekeeping system (eTrack).
  • Review, balancing (reconciliation) and exporting of daily time records for craft employees.
  • Replacement badging and time clock maintenance/troubleshooting.
  • Creation and distribution of daily/weekly reporting such as force report, attendance infractions, timesheet completion, etc.
  • Maintenance of craft employee files to include scanning for records retention.
  • Crew timesheet maintenance as directed by construction supervision.
  • Gate watch (badge scanning) for personnel at the project site.
  • Providing payroll-related customer service to craft professionals.
  • Any other related activities as assigned by the Timekeeping Supervisor or Project Finance and Accounting Manager.
  • Fill in for Timekeeping Supervisor during rotational leaves. 
Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience
 

Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends/holidays.
  • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong customer service background.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently to identify and resolve routine problems.
Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com


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