Employment
DPE is always looking for hardworking, skilled, and motivated individuals to join our growing team. Covering a wide range of job types, we offer opportunities to build a rewarding career path in construction.
Employee Benefits
- 401K Employer Match
- U.S. or Mexico Medical
- Life Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
Current Open Positions
Concrete Finisher
Job Summary:
The Concrete Finisher places, levels, smooths, and finishes concrete surfaces to specified grade and quality standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Spread, level, and smooth freshly poured concrete
- Use hand and power tools such as trowels, floats, screeds, and edgers
- Apply surface finishes (broom, smooth, stamped, or textured)
- Check concrete depth and alignment to ensure proper grade and slope
- Cut control joints and edges
- Repair surface defects and finish imperfections
- Cure and protect concrete surfaces
- Coordinate with laborers and form setters
- Follow safety and quality standards
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of concrete finishing techniques
- Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- Understanding of grade, slope, and surface tolerances
- Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
Requirements:
- Prior experience as a concrete finisher preferred
- Ability to work long hours and in hot or cold conditions
- Physical ability to kneel, bend, and stand for long period
Underground Foreman
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated, experienced individual as an Underground Utility Foreman. This position is based in Yuma, Arizona and is for full-time employment.
Skills & Abilities:
- Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically related to trench safety and confined spaces.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans, spec, and survey layouts.
- Knowledge of materials and techniques as they pertain to underground utility work.
- Proficient in using grade check tools, lasers, and levels.
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience, with at least one (1) in a supervisory role, in the installation of underground utilities and infrastructure on heavy civil construction projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of how to properly operate and maintain the correct equipment necessary to complete the task at hand (i.e excavator, compactors, front-end loaders).
- Sufficient understanding of best trench safety practices and knowledge of soil type classifications specific to our region.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate daily activities of underground crew members including laborers, operators, and pipelayers.
- Ability to plan, layout, and oversee the installation of water, sewer, storm drain systems, manholes, and the like.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, survey data, specifications, ect.
- Accurately record into iPad and maintain daily reports, crew timesheets, equipment logs, and safety documents as needed.
- Enforce safety policies and procedures, conduct daily safety meetings, and proactively address any potential job site hazards (including utility conflicts).
- Lead by example and foster a positive and productive work environment that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Effectively communicate and conduct themselves in a professional manner with other team members and those outside the organization.
Grading Foreman
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated, experienced individual as a Grading Foreman. This individual will be able to supervise a crew effectively and efficiently; they will answer directly to the Grading Superintendent and Operations Manager.
Skills & Abilities:
- Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and DPE Construction safety policies.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans, spec, and survey layouts.
- Knowledge of materials and techniques as they pertain to grading operations.
- Proficient in using grade check tools, lasers, and levels.
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least two (2) in a supervisory role, in earthwork operations on heavy civil construction projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of how to properly operate and maintain the correct equipment necessary to complete the task at hand (i.e motor grader, compactors, front-end loaders).
- Ability to supervise and coordinate daily activities of grading crew members including laborers and other operators.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, survey data, specifications, ect.
- Accurately record into iPad and maintain daily reports, crew timesheets, equipment logs, and safety documents as needed.
- Enforce safety policies and procedures, conduct daily safety meetings, and proactively address any potential job site hazards (including utility conflicts).
- Lead by example and foster a positive and productive work environment that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Effectively communicate and conduct themselves in a professional manner with other team members and those outside the organization.
Underground Superintendant
Job Summary:
The selected individual would be responsible for overseeing 2-3 foreman underneath them and would report directly to the Construction Operations Manager. This position is based in Yuma, Arizona and is for full-time employment.
Skills & Abilities:
- Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically related to trench safety and confined spaces.
- Capacity to problem solve and trouble-shoot issues as they arise.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans, spec, and survey layouts.
- Knowledge of materials and techniques as they pertain to underground utility work.
- Proficient in using grade check tools, lasers, and levels.
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least two (2) in a supervisory role, in the installation of underground utilities and infrastructure on heavy civil construction projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of the correct equipment necessary to complete the task at hand (i.e excavator, compactors, front-end loaders).
- Sufficient understanding of best trench safety practices and knowledge of soil type classifications specific to our region.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate daily activities of underground foreman.
- Ability to plan, layout, and oversee the installation of water, sewer, storm drain systems, manholes, and the like.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, survey data, specifications, ect.
- Accurately record into iPad and maintain daily reports, crew timesheets, equipment logs, and safety documents as needed.
- Enforce safety policies and procedures, conduct daily safety meetings, and proactively address any potential job site hazards (including utility conflicts).
- Lead by example and foster a positive and productive work environment that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Effectively communicate and conduct themselves in a professional manner with other team members and those outside the organization.
Motor grader operator
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking applications for a highly motivated, experienced individual as a Motor Grader Operator . This position is based in Yuma, Arizona and is for full-time employment.
Skills & Abilities:
- Advance knowledge of grading and ability to operate motor graders of various sizes/models.
- Prior knowledge of materials and techniques as they pertain to earthwork and fine grading.
- Knowledge of HCSS Field/360 Equipment and Trimble GPS System is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and survey markers and stakes.
- Bilingual preferred but not a requirement for this position.
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Communicate clearly and efficiently with foreman, supervisors, and fellow team members.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in mass earthwork and precision, surface grading on heavy civil construction projects (i.e. roads, runways building pads, slopes, ect.).
- Ability to run a motor grader is a requirement for this position, however, the ideal candidate will also have experience operating front-end loaders, scrappers, gannons, compactors, and the like.
- Experience operating GPS, preferably Trimble, systems for rough and finish grade is ideal for this position but not a deterrent for hiring; we are willing to train the right person on GPS equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and survey markers and stakes.
- Inspect equipment for deficiencies and report them in a timely manner to grading foreman/superintendent.
- Ability to work in a safe manner and follow all OSHA best practices/DPE company safety policies.
Heavy Equipment Operator (Various Equipment)
Job Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator operates one or more types of construction equipment used in asphalt paving, grading, excavation, and site preparation
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment such as rollers, graders, loaders, excavators, pavers, skid steers, or dozers
- Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks
- Safely maneuver equipment around personnel and obstacles
- Load, move, and grade materials according to project specifications
- Maintain proper grade, slope, and compaction
- Communicate with foremen and ground crew to coordinate work
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
- Keep equipment clean and report mechanical issues
Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in operating heavy construction equipment
- Understanding of grade, slope, and compaction requirements
- Good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
- Strong safety awareness
Requirements:
- Prior heavy equipment operating experience
- Certification or training preferred ?
CDL Driver
Job Summary:
The CDL Driver operates commercial trucks to transport materials, equipment, and supplies to and from job sites in a safe and timely manner.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Safely operate dump trucks, flatbeds, lowboys, or other commercial vehicles
- Transport materials, equipment, and supplies to job sites
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Secure loads and ensure proper weight distribution
- Maintain accurate delivery and trip records
- Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies
- Communicate with dispatch, foremen, and supervisors
- Keep truck clean and report mechanical issues
Skills & Abilities:
- Safe and defensive driving skills
- Knowledge of DOT regulations
- Good time management and communication skills
- Ability to operate various types of trucks
Requirements:
- Valid CDL (Class A or B depending on equipment)
- Clean driving record preferred
- Construction or hauling experience preferred
