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Northeast Paving

Earthwork Grade Foreman

Hampden, ME · On-site

Voluntary Short Term Disability * Voluntary Supplemental Term Life * Voluntary Accident, Legal ... Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final ...

Fred Smith Company

Grade Foreman

Garner, NC · On-site

Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final ... Voluntary Short Term Disability * Voluntary Supplemental Term Life * Voluntary Accident, Legal ...

Blythe Construction Inc

Grade Foreman

Garner, NC · On-site

Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final ... Voluntary Short Term Disability * Voluntary Supplemental Term Life * Voluntary Accident, Legal ...

Blythe Construction Inc

Grade Foreman

Saluda, NC

Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final ... Voluntary Short Term Disability * Voluntary Supplemental Term Life * Voluntary Accident, Legal ...

Blythe Construction Inc

Grade Foreman

Saluda, NC · On-site

Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final ... Voluntary Short Term Disability * Voluntary Supplemental Term Life * Voluntary Accident, Legal ...

Blythe Construction Inc

Grade Foreman

Garner, NC · On-site

Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final ... Voluntary Short Term Disability * Voluntary Supplemental Term Life * Voluntary Accident, Legal ...

Aerotek

Laborer

Elkhorn, NE

$25/hr

Experience with dirt work, landscaping, excavation, or ditch crews preferred * Comfortable working ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Amrize

Equipment Operator - Pit 21

Glyndon, MN

Knowledge of and ability to operate several pieces of dirt work equipment including, but not ... Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts * Paid time off & paid holidays * Paid Parental ...

Wilks Brothers, LLC

Lead Estimator

Cisco, TX · On-site

$85 - $105/hr

Voluntary Benefit Offerings * Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off (PTO) Position Summary The Lead ... civil, dirt work, or earthmoving industry, including at least 3 years in a leadership or senior ...

Amrize

Equipment Operator

Pelican Rapids, MN

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Knowledge of and ability to operate several pieces of dirt work equipment including, but not ... Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts * Paid time off & paid holidays * Paid Parental ...

Amrize

Equipment Operator - Pit 21

Sabin, MN · On-site

Knowledge of and ability to operate several pieces of dirt work equipment including, but not ... Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts * Paid time off & paid holidays * Paid Parental ...

Wilks Brothers

Lead Estimator

Cisco, TX · On-site

Voluntary Benefit Offerings * Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off (PTO) Position Summary : The Lead ... civil, dirt work, or earthmoving industry, including at least 3 years in a leadership or senior ...

TAPANI, Inc.

Dirt Foreman

Battle Ground, WA · On-site

$34.84 - $47.46/hr

Work may require weekend work when project demands. Compensation and Benefits * Pay: $34.84 - $47 ... Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental ...

Aerotek

Excavator Operator

York, PA

$30 - $35/hr

... and dirt work job sites. * Large scale construction project. * Guaranteed 40+ hours a week - home ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Amrize

Equipment Operator

Dent, MN · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Knowledge of and ability to operate several pieces of dirt work equipment including, but not ... Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts * Paid time off & paid holidays * Paid Parental ...

Xylem

Project Manager III

Waukesha, WI

... who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees ... our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through ...

Wilks

Lead Estimator

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Voluntary Benefit Offerings * Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off (PTO) Position Summary : The Lead ... civil, dirt work, or earthmoving industry, including at least 3 years in a leadership or senior ...

Ebro Electronic GmbH

Project Manager III

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$87.85 - $117.14/hr

May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.* Work surfaces may include concrete.* Employee ... our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through ...

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How much do volunteer dirt work jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer dirt work in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Dirt Work vs Equipment Operator?

AspectVolunteer Dirt WorkEquipment Operator
CredentialsNone required, basic physical abilityDriver's license, equipment-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, often on construction or landscaping sitesIndoor/outdoor, operating machinery like bulldozers or excavators
Employer & IndustryNonprofit, community projects, or volunteer organizationsConstruction, landscaping, or industrial companies
Search & Comparison IntentVolunteering, community service, basic dirt workProfessional machinery operation, career in construction

Volunteer Dirt Work involves assisting with outdoor dirt-related tasks without formal certifications, often for community projects. Equipment Operators are trained professionals who operate heavy machinery, typically requiring licenses and certifications. While both work outdoors in similar environments, Volunteer Dirt Work is unpaid and community-focused, whereas Equipment Operators work in a paid, industrial setting.

What are some jobs that volunteers do?

Volunteer dirt work involves tasks such as digging, grading, and moving soil or gravel to help with construction, landscaping, or trail maintenance projects. Volunteers often use shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows, and may work under supervision or with minimal training in outdoor environments. These roles support community projects, environmental conservation, and infrastructure improvements.
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Infographic showing various Volunteer Dirt Work job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Earthwork Grade Foreman

Northeast Paving

Hampden, ME • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Type: Full Time (40+)
Pay Type: Hourly
Seasonal Work: Yes
Northeast Construction Benefits:
  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
  • Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Maternity Leave
  • Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Dental Insurance
  • Voluntary Short Term Disability
  • Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
  • Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
  • 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
  • Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
  • Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
  • Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description Supervises field operations for an Earthwork/Roadway/Grading project. The Grading Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate activities of grading crew and may also engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised.
Key Duties
  • Directly supervises grading crew.
  • Reports on work to Superintendent.
  • Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects.
  • Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final excavating work.
  • Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications.
  • Monitors crews for organizational structure, sizing, crew mix ratios, and wage compliance in conjunction with Superintendent.
  • Reports on time and materials.
  • Monitors the implementation of safety orientations, safety indoctrination, provides coaching for improvement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements
General To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Earthwork or Grade Foreman.
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience as a Grade Foreman in the heavy highway industry required.
  • Must be well-organized.
  • Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees.

Physical Demands The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Grade Foreman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
  • Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and, at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be assigned.
  • Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
  • Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
  • Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
  • Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
  • Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 20 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
  • Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
  • The Grade Foreman must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Grade Foreman encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
  • Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
  • Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1stIt is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.
  • Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
  • Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
  • Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
  • Identifies and turns in near miss reports
  • Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
  • Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Northeast Construction is experienced in all forms of heavy civil construction. Our talented engineers and skilled craft employees are experts in all manner of projects, and in all work environments including the most heavily trafficked urban areas. Whatever the project, Northeast Construction has the talent, experience, and resources to deliver. Our teams are formed by experts in the construction industry who can build state-of-the-art roads, bridges, railways, and commercial centers. These teams are committed to delivering the highest-quality services on time, on budget, and engineered to provide maximum value to our clients in both the public and private markets.
We support a Drug-Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are hereby referred to as Vinci Construction USAAccessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources atBlythe Construction, Inc.: Phone: 704-375-8474Hubbard Construction Company: Phone: 407-645-5500Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC:Phone: 704-375-8474
Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Vinci Construction USA is committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity workplace. All hiring and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.
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