Careers
Raising the bar for employee growth.
We know our company is only as good as the people that service our customers. We continue to attract and retain the premier talent required to remain the region’s top heavy civil contractor. Our future depends upon having the required skills and knowledge, but we also want our employees to have a passion and love of the work that all our employees share. This attitude builds the sense of fun and provides individuals with a feeling of empowerment.
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Benefits
Values
Creativity runs in the blood.
Kerr Contractors has built an open culture focused on fostering an open and creative approach for solutions to daily challenges. New and better ideas come from a wealth of project experience and practical applications of technology. Kerr is consistently on the cutting edge and prepared to help you develop to your full potential.
Opportunity breeds success.
At Kerr, there are many opportunities available for developing your skills and knowledge. Whether you are a project engineer, equipment operator or a health and safety specialist, the dynamic nature of the construction industry means that training and development opportunities are regularly available. From you, what’s needed is a positive attitude, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to balance life with work; this will make success all the more possible.
Providing challenges for growth.
Kerr Contractors is a front-runner in competitive wages that attract and retain the industry’s best. We also go above and beyond to reward employees for their hard work and results. Employees can receive additional compensation, in many ways, including performance bonuses and profit sharing.
Saving for the future.
Generate greater financial security for your future through Kerr’s 401(k) plan. After completing six months of employment you are eligible to enroll at the next enrollment period.
Easily monitor and update your account with our convenient online system and enjoy tax-deferred savings mapped into a wide selection of the most competitive funds available.
Kerr provides benefits for life.
We offer competitive health care benefits that provide maximum coverage with minimal deductions.
• Medical – A top managed care provider offers a range of coverage options.
• Dental – Our dental plan covers basic, and major procedures at up to 100% with a low annual deductible.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Set aside pre-tax dollars for health and dependent care expenses.
Benefits beyond the jobsite.
We believe your efforts merit a blend of added benefits for the overall well-being of our employees and their families.
Team Building Events – From barbecues and sporting events to holiday gatherings, we know how to have fun.
Community Involvement – We encourage employees to get involved in the causes that touch their lives. Inherent in our culture is a sense of pride in making a difference.
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays – Enjoy a number of paid holidays in addition to PTO days each year.
Limitless opportunities.
As Oregon’s premier heavy civil contractor, Kerr Contractors offers the strength and experience to foster careers packed with limitless opportunities. Our internship program allows students to gain hands-on experience in real-world construction. If you are a civil engineering or construction management student with passion, energy, and the desire to be the best, contact us and we can share more about our company and the internship opportunities available. Proud sponsors of the Oregon State University CEM program.
2018 Summer Intern Andy Jonson:
“As an intern for Kerr Contractors I was exposed to all aspects of heavy civil construction. I was part of a hard working team that worked their way through problems and deadlines on multiple projects. I learned that organization and communication is key to success. I received direct experience with Topcon GPS in the field and quantity takeoffs in the office. I was able to be a part of intersection closures which involved setting up construction detours and lane closures. Safety is the number one objective on Kerr’s projects. I had the opportunity to read the weekly safety meetings with everyone on site. Kerr Contractors has a large equipment fleet and keeping track of all the equipment on site helped the project managers plan for future projects. When it came time to finish up a contract, the small details became very important. Lateral boards for each individual lot had to be marked with depths and lot numbers. Street signs had to be nine feet tall if it was just a street name and seven feet if it included a stop sign. Stop signs had to be anchored three feet from the edge of curb so they didn’t get hit by trucks. My favorite part about being an intern for Kerr Contractors was working with everyone on site. I could ask any Kerr employee a question and they would always make time to explain the answer.”
2018 Summer Intern Nate Swan:
My internship at Kerr has been amazing in the amount of information and experience I gained over the short period of time. I was at Scouters Mountain a big dirt moving job with a ton of pipe & conduit to be laid for the 214 residential lots. Over that time I learned a lot about laying pipe, the cost of moving dirt, and operating heavy equipment. I really enjoyed the people I worked with always willing to lend a hand and answer any of questions I had!!!
We provide the resources needed to flourish.
Kerr believes that the best way to challenge and retain employees is to match their skill set and interests with the resources needed to flourish. Dedicated Safety Department – Safety is Kerr’s number one core value. Our Programs ensure that employees, clients, and our surroundings are protected at all times. Financial Stability – Kerr has been consistently profitable since its inception, proving our track record of dependability. Market Diversity – Our projects span throughout the Pacific Northwest and include civil site, transportation, utilities, energy, materials and more for maximum diversification.
Experience to prepare you for the real world.
We structure our intership program around hands-on experience with practicing industry professionals, allowing students to utilize their classroom education in real-world heavy highway and civil engineering construction projects.
Learn From the Best – Pair with an experienced mentor who is committed to your continued training and development.
Take It All In – See all facets of a project life cycle and enjoy hands-on involvement. No sitting around an office all day processing paperwork.
Never a Dull Moment – Train in your area of interest: engineering, project management, paving, equipment operations, or finance, to name a few.
Join a team that loves what we do.
We structure our internship program around hands-on experience with practicing industry professionals, allowing students to utilize their classroom education in real-world heavy highway and civil engineering construction projects.
Own Your Work – Get prime exposure to the responsibilities you can actually expect when starting your career in construction.
Constructive Support – Receive feedback and guidance from your supervisor throughout the program.
Share Our Passion – Join the Kerr Contractors family and become part of the best team in the industry!