Freelance Pavement Management Engineer Jobs in Riverside, CA

Concrete Paver Installer – Execute High-End Commercial & Residential Hardscape Builds

Job Overview

• Company: DMK Group Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour (Based on experience).
• Location: Orange County, CA (Onsite).
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal with year-round potential.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, Nights as required.
• Project Scope: High-Profile Hardscapes, Driveways, and Retaining Walls.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.

The Opportunity

You will join a skilled hardscape crew delivering premium driveways, walkways, patios, and retaining walls that set local industry standards. This role connects you with a stable, 20-year construction leader known for executing high-profile developments across Orange County. You will have the platform to showcase your specialized craftsmanship while utilizing top-tier, company-provided equipment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Excavate, grade, and prepare complex base materials for precise paver and retaining wall layouts.
• Install concrete, clay, and natural stone pavers to strict engineering and drainage specifications.
• Execute clean, accurate dimension cuts utilizing industrial wet saws and mechanical stone splitters.
• Construct durable retaining walls, structural steps, and secure edge restraints on active sites.
• Operate plate compactors and specialized small field equipment safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate the loading, unloading, and staging of heavy masonry materials across the jobsite.
• Maintain an organized, debris-free, and safety-compliant workspace throughout the build lifecycle.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on commercial or residential paver installation experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proven working knowledge of base preparation, screeding, aggregate compaction, and polymeric sand applications.
• Demonstrated ability to read basic site plans, architectural blueprints, and take precise field measurements.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50+ pounds and perform strenuous outdoor labor in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Active ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) certification.
• Advanced masonry experience building outdoor kitchens, fire features, or intricate natural stone layouts.
• Strong background in commercial hardscape water mitigation and stormwater management infrastructure.
• Long-term career focus with an interest in advancing into a lead installer or crew foreman position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Bi-weekly pay cycle with steady, full-time hourly compensation.
• Premium hourly rate adjustments scaled directly to your field skills and hardscape experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness package including company medical insurance options.
• Full structural tech pack access and modern field documentation equipment.
• All professional masonry tools, specialty equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
• Career development pathways and internal promotion structures for dedicated professionals.
• Access to travel per diem structures for specialized, regional project assignments.

About Us

DMK Group Inc. has built a 20-year reputation for stability and superior craftsmanship across Orange County’s commercial and residential landscape. We focus on creating sustainable, long-term employment opportunities for field professionals who take genuine pride in clean lines and level surfaces. Our teams work on high-profile developments where quality workmanship is recognized, respected, and highly rewarded. 

Learn more at https://www.dmkgroup.inc.

DMK Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.