Careers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of water, sewer, storm drain, and utility systems
• Perform trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, and compaction activities
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Load, unload, and stage materials, tools, and equipment
• Assist equipment operators, pipe crews, and foremen as needed
• Perform grade checking, site cleanup, and traffic control duties
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors and foremen

Qualifications

• Previous construction or excavation experience preferred but not required
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with underground utilities, grading, or site development
• OSHA 10 certification
• Flagger certification
• Equipment operation experience
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Health benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Work with an experienced team on high-profile civil construction projects

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently, including excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, rollers, graders, and haul trucks
• Perform excavation and grading activities according to project plans, specifications, and grade stakes
• Support the installation of underground utilities, including water, sewer, storm drain, and fire line systems
• Conduct pre-trip and daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly
• Maintain awareness of underground utilities, overhead hazards, and jobsite conditions
• Work closely with spotters and ground personnel to ensure safe operations
• Read and interpret blueprints, utility plans, and grade information
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, fueling, and cleaning
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of heavy equipment operating experience preferred
• Experience in civil construction, underground utilities, mass grading, or site development
• Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and elevations
• Knowledge of safe excavation practices and trench safety requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• GPS machine control experience
• Experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment
• Utility excavation and pipe installation experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours, including overtime as needed
• Ability to climb in and out of equipment safely throughout the day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and uneven terrain

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Health benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Modern equipment fleet
• Ongoing training and professional development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate side dump trailers, dump trucks, and other assigned commercial vehicles
• Haul aggregates, soil, asphalt, demolition debris, and construction materials to and from jobsites
• Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections
• Complete required logs, inspection reports, and delivery tickets accurately
• Load and unload materials safely while maintaining proper weight distribution
• Follow designated haul routes and comply with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations
• Coordinate with foremen, dispatch, and field crews to support project schedules
• Maintain trucks and trailers in a clean and professional condition
• Report maintenance issues, repairs, accidents, or safety concerns promptly
• Assist with general jobsite tasks when needed
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and DOT regulations

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required
• Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate required
• Clean driving record with the ability to meet insurance requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating side dumps, dump trucks, or similar commercial vehicles preferred
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe hauling practices
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned jobsites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience hauling materials for excavation, utility, or road construction projects
• Experience operating truck and pup combinations
• Endorsements as required by state regulations
• Basic equipment operation experience
• Knowledge of local pits, landfills, and haul routes throughout Northern Utah

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb in and out of trucks and trailers multiple times per day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions
• Ability to sit for extended periods while maintaining focus and attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Health benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day company bookkeeping and accounting
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Enter, code, and track vendor invoices by project and cost code
• Prepare customer invoices and track outstanding receivables
• Reconcile bank accounts and company credit cards
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll reporting
• Track employee time and labor costs to individual projects
• Maintain accurate job-cost reports for active construction projects
• Track project budgets, committed costs, purchase orders, subcontractors, and change orders
• Assist project managers with reviewing actual costs against estimated costs
• Identify unusual costs, overruns, duplicate invoices, or coding issues
• Track retainage, progress billings, and outstanding project balances
• Maintain vendor and subcontractor documentation including W-9s, insurance certificates, and related records
• Assist with certified payroll and prevailing-wage documentation when required
• Assist with equipment, fuel, trucking, material, and subcontractor cost tracking
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for management
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting
• Coordinate with Alpine’s CPA for tax preparation and financial reporting
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation
• Help improve Alpine’s internal accounting procedures and financial controls

What We’re Looking For

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience required
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of job costing
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience with payroll and payroll reporting
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar platforms
• Ability to learn and work with construction management/accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable communicating with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and management
• Ability to recognize discrepancies and investigate them rather than simply entering information
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling company financial information

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly valuable:

• Excavation or heavy civil construction
• General contracting or subcontractor accounting
• Construction job costing
• Progress billing and retainage
• Certified payroll / prevailing wage
• Equipment and fleet cost tracking
• Purchase orders and subcontract management
• Change-order tracking
• Workers’ compensation and payroll reporting
• Construction financial reporting

What Success Looks Like

We want this person to become a key part of Alpine’s management team. Our goal is to have accurate, up-to-date financial information that allows us to know:

• Where each project stands financially
• Estimated cost versus actual cost
• What has been billed and what remains to be billed
• Outstanding receivables and payables
• Approved and pending change orders
• Labor, equipment, trucking, material, and subcontractor costs
• Project profitability
• Overall company financial performance and cash position

This position should help give our project managers and ownership better financial visibility while keeping Alpine’s accounting accurate, organized, and current.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Benefits and additional compensation will be discussed during the interview process

Apply

• Submit your resume along with a brief description of your construction accounting and bookkeeping experience

Alpine Excavating & Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.