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KE&G Construction, Inc.

Employee-owned heavy civil contractor constructing infrastructure

Pipe Layer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Sierra Vista, AZ, USA
In Person
Building TradesPlumbing & Pipefitting

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience with excavation, installation, and backfill of large- and small-diameter pipe, including sewer, water, storm drain, and manholes.
  • The ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • The ability to pass pre-employment and subsequent random drug screenings.
  • The ability to communicate effectively.
  • The ability to work in a team environment.
  • The ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • The ability to work outdoors for long periods in all weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
  • The ability to work safely around construction-site hazards, including chemicals, vapors, pollutants, airborne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, and dust or debris.
Responsibilities
  • Perform excavation, pipe installation, and backfill work for sewer, water, and storm-drain systems and manholes.
  • Read plans and specifications when required.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment, and other tools within local, state, and federal safety guidelines.
  • Lift, push, pull, carry, handle, or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery, or controls weighing up to 50 pounds; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders; balance; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; lift overhead; and traverse construction sites safely.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • The ability to read plans and specifications.

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