Careers at Ryan Contracting
Do it right. Not easy.
We hire the best people in heavy civil and back them with the equipment, training and leadership to do the best work in Minnesota.
Why crews choose Ryan
We're building the employer of choice in Minnesota heavy civil. Here's what that means on the job.
The right way, every time
Trenches get shored, pipe gets tested, grade gets checked, and restoration gets done like it's our own street. Nobody here gets asked to cut a corner.
Room to grow
We give our best people the chance to move up. Several of today's foremen started with us as laborers.
People stay
Many of our team members have been with Ryan for 15 years or more. That's the kind of crew you learn from.
Equipment worth running
New Komatsu PC490s, Topcon GPS with Komatsu intelligent machine control, and a fleet we keep maintained.
We invest in you
We help cover the cost of your CDL, track your renewals and pay for your DOT medical card. Ryan gear is on us, and foremen get a company truck and phone.
Steady work, union strength
City, private and concrete-subcontract work across Minnesota keeps crews busy all season, with Local 49 and Local 563 wages, benefits and pension.
Do things the right way, not the easy way.
- Safety first. Every crew goes home the way they came in.
- Quality you'd put your name on. Because it has ours on it.
- Tell the truth. Especially when something goes wrong.
- Leave it better. Every street, every yard, every job.
Open positions
Hiring now for the 2027 season. Bring your work ethic; we'll bring the rest.
Estimator
Own the front end of every project, from invitation to bid through award. Remote or hybrid, north and south metro offices. $110,000 to $160,000+ with bonus.
Pipe crew: pipe layers and laborers
Install sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer on street and utility projects across Minnesota. Laborers Local 563.
Equipment operators
Excavators, loaders, dozers and graders on pipe and grading crews. Operating Engineers Local 49.
Concrete finishers and laborers
Slipform and hand-formed curb and gutter, sidewalk, ramps and concrete paving with our concrete division.
CDL truck drivers
Haul materials and equipment between our jobs and the shop. Class A or B CDL.
Foremen
Lead a pipe, grading or concrete crew. Experience running Minnesota municipal work preferred.
Pay and benefits
Union positions
- Signatory with Operating Engineers Local 49 and Laborers Local 563
- Wages, health and welfare, and pension through your union
- Mental health and wellness support through TEAM EAP
- Company-paid holidays
Salaried and non-union positions
- Medical, dental, vision and short-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, earned sick and safe time, and company-paid holidays
For every crew member
- Help with the cost of getting your CDL, and we track your renewals
- DOT medical card paid for, every two years
- Ryan Contracting hats, jackets and t-shirts
- Company truck and phone for foremen
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Apply
Send us your information and resume. We read every application and follow up by phone or email.
You can also email a resume to careers@RyanCont.com.
Equal employment opportunity
Ryan Contracting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or veteran status. Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application process can call our EEO Officer at 952-894-3200.