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How much do entry level dirt work jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level dirt work in the United States is $47,831.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Dirt Work vs Entry Level Excavator Operator?

AspectEntry Level Dirt WorkEntry Level Excavator Operator
Required CertificationsOSHA safety training, basic construction safetyOSHA safety training, equipment operation certification
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor, physically demandingConstruction sites, outdoor, operating heavy machinery
Employer & Industry UsageGeneral construction, landscaping, infrastructure projectsHeavy construction, excavation, infrastructure projects
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level dirt work rolesLearning about excavator operation jobs

Entry Level Dirt Work involves basic tasks like site preparation and grading, often requiring general safety training. Entry Level Excavator Operator focuses on operating excavators, requiring specific equipment certifications. Both roles are common in construction and outdoor projects, but the excavator operator role involves more specialized machinery skills.

More about Entry Level Dirt Work jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Dirt Work jobs? The most popular types of Dirt Work jobs are:
Infographic showing various Entry Level Dirt Work job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,831 per year, or $23 per hour.

$19.05/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Description
Do you want to learn a skilled trade in the oil and gas industry? Would you love a new career with a company offering training, opportunities to advance, and the potential for multiple pay increases in your first year? Apply for our Entry Level position with Alliance! As a Monitoring Technician, you will work in a recession-proof industry protecting the environment and have the opportunity to learn and advance within our rapidly growing company. We offer a starting pay rate of $19.05 with a clear career path for upward mobility, paid time off, great benefits, and quarterly profit-sharing bonuses. Apply now!
During our comprehensive training process, you will learn the following responsibilities for the Entry Level Monitoring Technician (LDAR) position which are located onsite at our client sites:
  • Daily monitoring of components to detect leaking equipment (valves, pumps, connectors, etc.) which can be a source of emissions and volatile hazardous air pollutants
  • Perform and record calibrations on analyzers before use
  • Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on analyzers
  • Identify and report changes to components while performing monitoring
  • Identify and report new or removed components while performing monitoring
  • Identify and report Audio Visual Olfactory (AVO) leaks, Open-Ended Lines (OEL)
  • Identify and report components with missing identification tags
  • Support leak repair activities at customer work sites as required
  • Complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) daily
  • Complete Equipment and Vehicle Inspections as required
  • Complete daily paperwork (job summary, component change forms, missing tags, etc)
  • Attend and participate in daily toolbox meetings and scheduled safety meetings
  • Complete all safety and knowledge trainings as assigned

Requirements:
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening
  • Ability to be on your feet for 8-10+ hours per day on uneven ground (concrete, rock, grass, mud/dirt, etc.), while wearing the monitoring backpack (weighing up to 25 lbs.) as well as carry other equipment as needed (ladders, water coolers, etc.)
  • Love being outdoors, working safely in all weather conditions
  • Ability and desire to climb stairs and ladders to high heights (up to 300ft)
  • Ability to understand and use hand-held device, and have some mechanical abilities (preferred)
  • Reliable transportation to the worksites is required
  • TWIC Card

Key Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
  • Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
  • Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
  • Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
  • Referral Program
  • Per Diem & Paid Travel
  • Employee Discount Hub

Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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