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Grading Excavation Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

ZARRELLCO

Offsite Superintendent

Riverside, CA

$105K - $145K/yr

Manage site clearing, grading, excavation, and utility installation activities * Coordinate installation of wet and dry utilities including sewer, storm drain, water, gas, electrical, and telecom

KASA Construction Inc.

Operating Engineer

Chino, CA

$70K - $95K/yr

This includes work on highways, bridges, dams, water pipeline, tunnel work, grading, excavation, and much more. All work must be performed in accordance with union jurisdiction and prevailing ...

ZARRELLCO

Project Manager - Civil Work

Irvine, CA

$115K - $155K/yr

Oversee excavation, grading, land clearing, and underground utility projects * Coordinate project schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams * Track budgets, change orders, RFIs, submittals ...

WSP

Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

Support construction-phase services such as grading/excavation observations, footing subgrade evaluations, pile installation monitoring support, and documentation of nonconformance and corrective ...

WSP

Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Irvine, CA

Support construction-phase services such as grading/excavation observations, footing subgrade evaluations, pile installation monitoring support, and documentation of nonconformance and corrective ...

Elite Earthworks

Finish Skiploader Operator

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$30/hr

Motor Scraper (0.3') * Dozer (+- 0.1') * Loader (+- 0.1') * Excavator (0.4') * Mini Ex (0.1') * Must be able to read and understand grading stakes at an expert level. * Must be able to understand ...

FirstCarbon Solutions

Staff Archaeologist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $119K/yr

... grading or excavation projects requiring cultural resources monitoring. * Prepares Mitigation Monitoring Plans (MMP), and Unanticipated Discovery Plans (UDP), as needed. * Conducts and/or manages ...

FirstCarbon Solutions

Staff Archaeologist

Irvine, CA

$80K - $119K/yr

... grading or excavation projects requiring cultural resources monitoring. * Prepares Mitigation Monitoring Plans (MMP), and Unanticipated Discovery Plans (UDP), as needed. * Conducts and/or manages ...

Fcs Co

Staff Archaeologist

Irvine, CA

$80K - $119K/yr

... grading or excavation projects requiring cultural resources monitoring. * Prepares Mitigation Monitoring Plans (MMP), and Unanticipated Discovery Plans (UDP), as needed. * Conducts and/or manages ...

ALIGN Executive Search

Senior Estimator

Irvine, CA · On-site

$175K/yr

What You'll Do Estimating & Bidding • Develop comprehensive hard dollar cost estimates for heavy civil projects including excavation, grading, paving, drainage, underground utilities, and ...

Elite Earthworks

Grade Checker (Earthwork)

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$27/hr

Has at least three (3) years of experience as a laborer in a grading and excavating company * Shows up on time and communicates effectively regarding schedule. * Excellent math skills (must pass a ...

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How much do grading excavation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for grading excavation in Riverside, CA is $24.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.34 and $28.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Infographic showing various Grading Excavation job openings in Riverside, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,464 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Grading Cost Estimator

Resource Management Solutions

Upland, CA

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

A Southern California-based contractor is seeking an experienced Grading Cost Estimator to join their team out of their Upland, CA office. This is a new position with a typical project size ranging from $100k - $3 million in value.


A Southern California-based contractor is seeking an experienced Grading Cost Estimator to join their team out of their Upland, CA office. This is a new position with a typical project size ranging from $100k - $3 million in value.

  • Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foreman to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  • Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates using Trimble Business Systems Takeoff Software.
  • Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
  • Assess the cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
  • Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
  • Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
  • Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
  • Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Visit job sites and record information about project details (i.e. access, drainage, topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity.)




  • Construction Estimating: 3 years minimum (Required)
  • Grading & Excavation Estimating: 3 years minimum (Required)
  • Experience with $100k-$3 million size projects.
  • General familiarity with estimating software
  • Growth-oriented
  • Driver's License (Required)