Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking a motivated and safety focused Traveling Saw Operator to join our construction team. This position is responsible for operating concrete saw cutting equipment on roadway, bridge, airport, and other heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience operating saws and related equipment, performing equipment maintenance, and working in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.

This role requires frequent travel to project sites and may involve overnight stays throughout ESS operating regions.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred
Experience operating concrete or asphalt saw-cutting equipment preferred.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About the company

Emery Sapp & Sons is a heavy civil contractor building roads, bridges, utility networks and development sites for public agencies and private owners. Its field teams handle grading and excavation, underground utilities, asphalt and concrete paving, bridge construction and pavement preservation. The company also produces hot-mix asphalt and supplies construction materials, combining production facilities with the crews and equipment used to complete infrastructure projects. It manages estimating and project delivery across transportation, residential, commercial and other civil construction work in the Midwest. Founded in 1972, Emery Sapp & Sons is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, MO

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

Automatic ownership enrollment: employees enter the ESOP without a separate signup process.
Free driver training: employee-owners have access to a hands-on, 20-day CDL license program.
Family counseling support: the EAP covers employees and dependents, including financial planning and child or elder care assistance.

What critics are saying

Physical entry requirements: the current laborer role requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Frequent travel: the saw operator role requires travel to project sites across ESS operating regions.
Weather exposure: laborers must work outdoors in all weather conditions.

What makes Emery Sapp & Sons unique

Repair control: ESS mechanics self-perform most equipment repairs through the company's maintenance facilities.
Plan-linked machinery: GPS monitoring connects heavy equipment to project plans for field accuracy.
Computer-controlled production: permanent asphalt facilities use automated controls and systems monitoring for manufacturing precision.

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Traveling Saw Operator

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