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KE&G Construction, Inc.

Employee-owned heavy civil contractor constructing infrastructure

Heavy Equipment Operator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Sierra Vista, AZ, USA
In Person
Building Trades

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in mass earthwork operations and/or heavy-civil construction.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Pass pre-employment and subsequent random drug screenings.
  • Communicate effectively with others on site, in person, and over the telephone.
  • Work in a team environment.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment, and other tools within local, state, and federal safety guidelines.
  • Work outside for long periods in all weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
  • Navigate and perform activities safely on professional construction sites, including climbing stairs or ladders, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting overhead, and traversing uneven surfaces.
Responsibilities
  • Operate heavy equipment for mass earthwork and heavy-civil construction projects.
  • Perform other duties assigned.
  • Work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment, and other tools.
  • Maintain attention and safely handle tools, machinery, equipment, and controls in a construction-site environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with GPS.
  • Experience operating motor graders, loaders, excavators, scrapers, backhoes, Gannons, and other specialized equipment.

About the company

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KE&G Construction, Inc.

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KE&G Construction builds essential infrastructure in the Southwest, focusing on heavy civil and commercial projects such as roads, bridges, utilities, flood control, and water systems. Its work is executed through a dedicated team of employee-owners who directly share in the company’s success, reflecting the firm’s ESOP structure. The company operates in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas and recently added a commercial division to diversify its portfolio. What sets KE&G apart is its transition from a local homebuilder to a 100% employee-owned heavy civil contractor, creating a culture of accountability and long-term commitment to projects and communities. Its goal is to expand its regional footprint while delivering reliable infrastructure work through a fully engaged, employee-owned workforce.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tucson, Arizona

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • KE&G said August 2026 bidding topped $400 million, supporting 2027 backlog.
  • The company added more than 650 workers and reinvested $6 million into fleet.
  • 2026 safety awards and USA TODAY Top Workplace recognition improve recruiting and retention.

What critics are saying

  • KE&G still depends heavily on Arizona and New Mexico public works bidding.
  • Commercial division expansion in 2026 adds execution risk against established general contractors.
  • If ADOT and municipal award flow slows, backlog could shrink before 2027.

What makes KE&G Construction, Inc. unique

  • 100% employee-owned since 2014, with 600+ employee-owners across the Southwest.
  • Self-performs earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and structural concrete across civil and commercial jobs.
  • Blue Diamond Legacy Holdings backs KE&G with a 2026 future headquarters and growth capital.

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Benefits

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance