About Sunset Valley Construction

We are a Sitework & Underground Utilities Contractor in Greater Hartford, CT. We build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps society running while helping our people build sustainable and successful lives.

How You'll Contribute

Excavate, grade, move, and shape earth in preparing land for essential infrastructure, enabling transportation, and providing access to vital services.

What You'll Get To Do

• Use your excavator skills to maximize the efficiency of projects and make the jobs of your team easier
  • Maintain accurate trench depth, slope, and material placement while optimizing swing angles, fuel usage, and cycle times
• Prepare sites for new schools, apartment buildings, roads, subdivisions, infrastructure rebuilds, and warehouses up to 200K sq ft from $400K - $4M
• Remain local, working in the greater Hartford area (within 1 hour of Ellington)
• Work alongside a highly-skilled team committed to keeping you safe and helping you succeed and grow

What You Bring 

• 3+ years of excavator operation experience
• You've excavated specifically for sitework and/or underground utilities
• You can read plans, use GPS, and troubleshoot equipment issues
• You know work can be stressful, but you don’t let it get the best of you because staying motivated and keeping a positive attitude helps you take control of your own path
• You step in to help when needed because you believe that strong teams are built through support
• You don’t leave things unfinished or assume someone else will handle them. You follow through, take responsibility, and make sure things get done the right way.

Even Better (but not required)

• You have experience using Topcon GPS

What’s In It For You

Career Growth & Leadership

• Mentorship and unlimited training (hands-on and digital), including leadership development
• Professional personal financial advice

Team & Culture

• Low-ego, high-output team culture where respect is earned, not demanded
• A family-first company with accruing PTO

Perks & Lifestyle

• 2 pre-paid Southwest plane tickets anywhere in the USA once a year
• Personal use of SVC equipment at any time (as long as it doesn’t interfere with work schedules)

Health & Financial Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months, 75% paid for all employees and their immediate family
• 401K plan with a 3% company match after 3 months

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action and ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.