Our work takes us from agricultural fields and construction sites to oil fields and wind farms. Always delivering solutions that push the limits of what’s possible for clients throughout North America.
We foster a collaborative work environment focused on career development and growth. Our company culture creates an opportunity to put your skills to work and make our communities better, safer places to live.
Benefits of working with Ellingson
Supportive, family-based work environment
Competitive wages and benefits
Opportunity to grow and advance your career
A full-time commitment to keeping safety at the heart of everything we do
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We are always looking for driven people to add to our growing organization. From construction laborer and heavy equipment operator positions, to administrative and executive leadership opportunities – advance your career with Ellingson.
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Ellingson provides agriculture and infrastructure solutions that help customers manage water, protect land, and solve complex underground construction challenges. Our teams work across agricultural drainage, water management, trenchless construction, pipe rehabilitation, and infrastructure support, giving employees the opportunity to build a career around meaningful work, specialized equipment, and projects that keep communities, farms, and essential systems moving.
Ellingson has a casual, friendly environment. Working in construction allows Ellingson team members to collaborate on projects that goals. Ellingson team members create a sense of community and are passionate about the work they do.
Yes. Ellingson hosts employee gatherings throughout the year to help team members connect outside of day-to-day project work. These may include company meetings, appreciation events, safety-focused gatherings, team celebrations, and other opportunities for employees to build relationships across crews, offices, and departments.
A CDL license is not required for all positions but is helpful for our field team members to have. There are positions that do require you to have a CDL.
Yes, all training begins upon hire date and is paid.
This varies by position. The Company will provide and support team members to obtain certifications as needed.
Safety is an important part of Ellingson culture, as we want everyone to return home safely. Ellingson provides all required PPE, except for steel toe boots. After 60 days of employment, Ellingson reimburses employees up to $150 for the purchase of steel toe boots. Employees are eligible for reimbursement every calendar year.
Yes, and this varies by availability and the needs of the business. We have hired Field Engineers, HR, Finance, Sales, IT, and various other interns.
Candidates are phone-screened and invited for an interview if their qualifications meet the position requirements. If selected for hire, a candidate receives an offer, and all offers are contingent on pre-employment requirements (an acceptable MVR and a drug screen). After a candidate meets pre-employment requirements, a start date is set with the Hiring Manager and a member of the HR team.
The hiring process can take place anywhere from several days to several weeks depending on the number of applicants for a role and alignment on schedules.
Yes, Ellingson requires pre-employment drug screens for all roles.
Ellingson offers competitive pay that will vary by role, experience, and performance.
Pay day is every Friday.
Benefits start the first of the month after your hire date, except for 401(k), which starts after you have reached 90 days of employment.
You can begin to use PTO as soon as it is accrued, with the approval of your direct manager.
Medical, Dental, Vison, HSA and FSA, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity.
Yes, the Company matches up to 4% of your contribution if you contribute at least 5%.
Increases are often given after a 90-day evaluation and during your annual performance evaluation. Discretionary increases may be given based on excellent performance.
We provide company-paid uniforms for employees and take care of the cleaning and laundering, so you can focus on the job without worrying about maintaining work apparel.
The company supports growth in diverse ways. We host continuous improvement and development sessions within the organization and highly encourage employees to engage in various organizations, classes, and programs to further develop team members.
Yes, we have team members who have started in entry-level roles and have been promoted to various positions, including leadership roles.
Our busy season for some crews is from April – December, with few exceptions. Selected crews will remain busy throughout the year, where team members are placed on furlough during the winter months when the work Ellingson cannot be performed.
Ellingson works on a variety of projects, including commercial and industrial projects.
This will vary by role. Typically, office staff work between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM. Crews work from approximately 6 AM and 7 PM, varying in weather, location, and type of projects.
Work-from-home arrangements are determined by the role. Any exceptions are made by your direct supervisor.
You can apply at www.EllingsonCompanies.com/Careers.
The Company pays for lodging. A crew member is paid their hourly rate if you travel more than sixty miles from your home shop. Crew members also receive a minimum of $50 per diem for each night that they travel.
Selected positions will receive a company vehicle which is outlined in the offer letter. Crew members will ride along with the Foreman in a company vehicle.
If you work on a field crew, a Foreman will book and pay for your travel and loading. Selected positions will book their own travel, with the use of a company credit card.
