Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Specializes in construction services for infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects.
Operate scrapers on heavy civil/highway projects, ensuring safety, production, and quality.
16 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cheyenne, WY
Field
Company Size
700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Heavy highway construction
Bridge construction
Industrial building construction
Concrete foundations and slabs
Design‑build
Excavating
Piling and pile driving
Transportation facilities
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Commercial
Industrial
Geotechnical Solutions
Power Generation
Parking Structures
Multi-family Housing
Alternative Delivery
Role
Description
material handling
site safety
team coordination
scraper operation
equipment inspection
- Cut, load, haul, spread, and finish material to grade and specs
- Follow site safety standards and help maintain a clean, organized work area
- Work closely with foremen, grade checkers, and other operators to keep production moving
- Operate scrapers safely and efficiently on large-scale heavy civil and highway projects
- Perform daily equipment inspections and communicate maintenance needs
Requirements
scraper operation
heavy civil
highway
grades
adaptability
long hours
- Proven experience operating scrapers on heavy civil or highway projects
- Well-maintained equipment and a team that respects skilled operators
- Strong understanding of grades, cuts, fills, and production work
- Ability to work long hours and adapt to changing site conditions
Benefits
- Opportunity to work alongside some of the best operators in the industry
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Steady, large-scale projects — not short-term patchwork
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1980
Year Founded
The company was established in 1980 and has since grown to become a trusted name in the construction industry.
Hundreds
Projects Completed
The company has successfully completed hundreds of significant construction projects across the U.S.
- Focuses on delivering high-quality, complex construction projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, commercial, and industrial.
- Excels in heavy civil construction, with experience in building roads, bridges, and large-scale transportation infrastructure.
- Has a strong presence in both public and private sectors, working on government contracts as well as commercial developments.
- Notable projects include major highway construction, airport expansions, and large industrial facilities.
Culture + Values
92/100 Safety
High Safety Score
Maintains a consistently high safety score across all UDOT-tracked projects since 2000.
25% Better
Industry Safety Outperformance
Outperforms the industry average by at least 25% in safety performance, earning the AGC of Utah’s Platinum Safety Award.
- Emphasizes safety culture by prioritizing the protection of team members.
- Uses a four-fold approach to ensure safe production: focused task safety planning, hazard recognition, hazard control, and safety accountability.
- Promotes engagement at all levels through training, planning, inspections, and incident reviews.
- Committed to continuous innovation in construction methods and project concepts.
- Valued family-oriented legacy, fostering internal growth through multi-generational employment and internal promotions.
- Maintains steady, sustainable growth by diversifying service lines while ensuring financial stability.
Environment + Sustainability
$3.6B Investment
Airport Redevelopment Project
Part of a major infrastructure renewal initiative for Salt Lake City International Airport.
20+ Years
Sustainability Expertise
Experience in self-performing concrete, earthwork, and drainage for water and wastewater treatment plants.
- Constructed LEED Silver certified Timpanogos Cave Visitors Center project in 2019
- Built Salt Lake City International Airport South Concourse East & Central Tunnel (2022)
- No public net-zero greenhouse-gas target or carbon-neutral pledge found
- No disclosed Scope 1, 2 or 3 emissions baselines or reduction targets
- No data on renewable-energy use, waste-diversion, recycled-content materials, or water-efficiency goals available
Inclusion & Diversity
- No formal DEI strategy published on website or LinkedIn
- No gender‑diversity statistics or representation data provided publicly
- No stated DEI goals, initiatives, metrics, or outcomes available