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Construction jobs near Rapid City
Black River Contracting is a veteran-owned (SDVOSB) heavy civil construction company. We deliver
quality infrastructure with integrity and precision, and we're looking for people who want to do
the same.
Build something that lasts
Veteran-led culture
Discipline, accountability, and respect for the crew. We run jobs the way we were trained to: safely and with a plan.
Modern, maintained fleet
Run well-kept equipment, including specialty long-reach excavators, backed by our in-house repair shop.
Varied work, close to home
Ranch ponds, highway slopes, utilities, and commercial pads across Western South Dakota. No two weeks look the same.
Now hiring
- Long Reach Excavator OperatorBlack River Contracting is seeking an experienced Long Reach Excavator Operator for specialty excavation including drainage work, pond construction, deep utility trenching, and slope work.
- Equipment OperatorBlack River Contracting is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to support earthwork, grading, and underground utility projects across Western South Dakota. This role operates heavy machinery safely and efficiently while maintaining production standards and jobsite quality.
- Pipe LayerBlack River Contracting is seeking a skilled Pipe Layer for underground utility installation including water, sewer, and storm systems.
- MechanicBlack River Contracting is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair fleet equipment including excavators, loaders, dozers, trucks, and support machinery.
- LaborerBlack River Contracting is hiring Construction Laborers to support earthwork and utility crews on heavy civil projects.
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