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E.S. Wagner Co., LLC

Earthwork Foreman

Shelby, NC · On-site

Wagner Company, LLC. is looking for an experienced Earthwork Foreman to join its team of construction professionals in various locations in Upstate South Carolina and Southern North Carolina. Some ...

Lewis Environmental LLC

Earthwork Foreman

New Castle, DE · On-site

$26 - $35/hr

Description Position Summary As an Earthwork Foreman at Lewis Environmental, you will play a crucial role in executing field assignments across our four primary service lines: Remediation , Waste ...

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How much do earthwork jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for earthwork in the United States is $27.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.16 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Earthwork, and why are they important?

To thrive in Earthwork, strong knowledge of soil types, grading, excavation techniques, and safety practices is essential, usually supported by relevant certifications or experience in construction or civil engineering. Familiarity with heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and GPS-guided grading systems is often required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating with crews and ensuring project accuracy. These skills and qualities are critical for completing earthmoving projects safely, efficiently, and to specification.

What is the difference between Earthwork vs Excavation Worker?

AspectEarthworkExcavation Worker
CertificationsOSHA safety training, equipment operationOSHA safety training, equipment operation
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor, large-scale projectsConstruction sites, outdoor, focused on digging and trenching
Industry UsageBroad term covering site preparation, grading, and earth movingSpecific role within earthwork, mainly digging and trenching tasks
Common Search IntentUnderstanding earthwork processes and rolesJobs involving excavation tasks

Earthwork is a broad term encompassing all activities related to moving and shaping soil and rock on construction sites, including grading, leveling, and site preparation. Excavation Worker is a specific role within earthwork focused primarily on digging trenches, holes, and foundations. While both require similar certifications and work in outdoor construction environments, earthwork covers a wider range of tasks, whereas excavation workers specialize in digging operations.

What are earthwork jobs?

Earthwork jobs involve the excavation, movement, and processing of soil, rocks, and other materials to prepare land for construction or landscaping projects. These jobs include tasks such as digging, grading, trenching, and compacting soil, often using heavy machinery like excavators and bulldozers. Earthwork professionals play a crucial role in building roads, foundations, and other infrastructure by ensuring ground surfaces are properly shaped and stable. The work requires knowledge of soil types, safety regulations, and equipment operation.

What are some typical challenges faced by earthwork professionals on construction sites?

Earthwork professionals often encounter challenges such as unexpected soil conditions, weather disruptions, and coordinating with multiple teams to maintain project timelines. Adjusting to changes in site plans or dealing with underground obstacles like rocks or utilities requires adaptability and strong problem-solving skills. Effective communication with surveyors, engineers, and equipment operators is essential to ensure safety and efficiency throughout the project.
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Infographic showing various Earthwork job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,676 per year, or $27.2 per hour.
Earthwork Assistant Superintendent

Earthwork Assistant Superintendent

Vaughn Construction

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About Us
Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.
Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn's leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.
OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.
Position Overview
Earthwork Assistant Superintendent contributes to the process of building the earthwork component of a project including site grading, road construction, road improvements, drainage improvements, road maintenance, dewatering, soil correction, foundation excavation and backfill, utilities and any other necessary civil improvements required for a project.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Manage a wide variety of earthwork and civil utilities applications
  • Provide direct in field supervision of all phases of earthwork, site construction and underground utility construction
  • Ensure timely project completion through project scheduling, coordination of subcontractor trades, expediting material deliveries to the management of material, equipment and personnel
  • Submit field reports, track time on task, track onsite material inventory and deliveries
  • Ensures that records, time and quantities are completed daily

Education and Training
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant heavy equipment operating experience
  • Thorough knowledge of soils
  • Thorough knowledge of site utilities
  • Excellent understanding of contract documents
  • Excellent experience with procuring, scheduling and maintaining large excavation equipment including dozers, track hoes, tractors, scrapers etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Self-motivated with the ability to working productively without constant supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple operations ongoing at the same time whether in the same project site or multiple sites
  • Ability to lead large self-perform crews
  • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Vaughn safety plan
  • Extensive knowledge of Vaughn procedures
  • Able to contribute to daily and weekly safety meetings and audits
  • Knowledge of means and methods to all earthwork and civil utilities construction scopes
  • Ability to interpret the project estimate and maintain the project budget
  • Able to contribute to Pre-Install Meetings, Site Safety Meeting, Pull Plan Meetings, and Subcontractor Meetings
  • Ability to manage and execute project activities as required to meet day-to-day and overall schedule
  • Ability to project manpower for duration of project
  • Ability to understand and execute the requirements in project documents with regard to quality control procedures, testing, shop drawings, material approvals, samples, mock-ups and etc.
  • Provide input on scheduling and placement of production crews. Ability to plan, create, and maintain a schedule for the overall project
  • Ability to procure and schedule material to the project site

Additional Abilities
  • Lift 50 pounds
  • Move 100 pounds
  • Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
  • Climb scaffolds
  • Climb ladders
  • Walk projects to supervise work being installed
  • Drive vehicles for company business
  • Ability to walk several flights of stairs on high rise buildings

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 281-520-7513
Email: resumes@vaughnconstruction.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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