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Grading Excavation Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Pirc-Tobin

Main Line Excavator Operator/Laborer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Rooted in heavy construction, we specialize in excavation, grading, sewer, directional drilling, and concrete. We're hyper-focused on our work AND how we can make it better for our crews. A balanced ...

Pirc-Tobin

Main Line Excavator Operator/Laborer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Rooted in heavy construction, we specialize in excavation, grading, sewer, directional drilling, and concrete. We're hyper-focused on our work AND how we can make it better for our crews. A balanced ...

Pirc-Tobin

Main Line Excavator Operator/Laborer

Alburnett, IA · On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Rooted in heavy construction, we specialize in excavation, grading, sewer, directional drilling, and concrete. We're hyper-focused on our work AND how we can make it better for our crews. A balanced ...

Pirc-Tobin

Main Line Excavator Operator/Laborer

Alburnett, IA

$30 - $36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Rooted in heavy construction, we specialize in excavation, grading, sewer, directional drilling, and concrete. We're hyper-focused on our work AND how we can make it better for our crews. A balanced ...

Pirc-Tobin

Main Line Excavator Operator/Laborer

Alburnett, IA · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Rooted in heavy construction, we specialize in excavation, grading, sewer, directional drilling, and concrete. We're hyper-focused on our work AND how we can make it better for our crews. A balanced ...

Pirc-Tobin

Main Line Excavator Operator/Laborer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Rooted in heavy construction, we specialize in excavation, grading, sewer, directional drilling, and concrete. We're hyper-focused on our work AND how we can make it better for our crews. A balanced ...

Ryan Companies

Field Site Specialist

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Oversee the daily civil site activities, including grading, excavation, utilities installation, drainage, and ground improvements, ensuring work progresses according to plan and within budget. * Lead ...

Ryan Companies

Field Site Specialist

Des Moines, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Oversee the daily civil site activities, including grading, excavation, utilities installation, drainage, and ground improvements, ensuring work progresses according to plan and within budget. * Lead ...

Tri-City Group

Commercial Civil Estimator

Davenport, IA · On-site

Prepare estimates for excavation, grading, site development, underground utilities, commercial concrete flatwork, and structural concrete construction * Lead the implementation, administration, and ...

Tri-City Group

Commercial Civil Estimator

Davenport, IA · On-site

Prepare estimates for excavation, grading, site development, underground utilities, commercial concrete flatwork, and structural concrete construction * Lead the implementation, administration, and ...

ForceSource

Heavy Equipment Operator

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

... as excavation, material handling, grading, lifting, and site preparation.Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on construction equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.

ForceSource

Heavy Equipment Operator

Des Moines, IA

... excavation, material handling, grading, lifting, and site preparation. * Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on construction equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.

ForceSource

Heavy Equipment Operator

Des Moines, IA

... excavation, material handling, grading, lifting, and site preparation. * Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on construction equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.

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What is the difference between Grading Excavation vs Trenching Excavation?

AspectGrading ExcavationTrenching Excavation
PurposeLeveling and shaping land surfaces for construction or landscapingCreating narrow, deep channels for utilities or drainage
Work EnvironmentOpen areas, large-scale land modificationNarrow, deep trenches often near structures or roads
Required CertificationsHeavy equipment operation, site safetyHeavy equipment operation, trench safety (e.g., OSHA trenching standards)
Common UsageSite preparation, grading for foundationsUtility installation, drainage systems

While both grading excavation and trenching excavation involve earthmoving with heavy equipment, grading focuses on surface leveling and shaping large areas, whereas trenching involves digging narrow, deep channels for utilities or drainage. Understanding these differences helps in selecting the right specialist for your construction project.

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Equipment Operator (Excavator - Utility Crew)

Absolute Group

Granger, IA • On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Excavator Operator for underground utility installation. The successful candidate will have experience with main line utility work. Operators are responsible for the safe operation of multiple-sized excavators for underground infrastructure construction projects. Excavator Operators are also responsible for excavating, locating existing utilities, use of trench shoring equipment, handling materials, and equipment care on seasonal projects. Qualified candidates must be able to think critically and use good judgement to detect, minimize, and eliminate hazards on construction projects. This position requires compliance with company safety and OSHA regulations and includes continuous training.
Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will have 3 years of utility excavator operating experience and a valid driver's license. All candidates must have the ability to show up to work on time, possess a strong work ethic, show a willingness to learn, and have a positive attitude.
About the Utility Division
Utility is a Division of Absolute Group that specializes in residential, commercial, and municipal infrastructure construction. The Utility Division provides full site development, including sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, grading and earthwork. The Utility Division also offers a variety of groundwork services like trucking, commercial footing excavation and backfill, and finish grading.
The Absolute Group Difference
The Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it's one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a "can-do" attitude and always putting our People First, whether that's who we're working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We're nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We're Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don't stop until the job is done. And, of course, we're thinkers. It's our Fearless Forward-Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.
Hard Work Pays Off
When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that's exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:
  • Competitive pay
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term and Long-term insurance coverage
  • Family-focused environment
  • Opportunities for career development and growth
  • Company-sponsored outings and events

Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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