Demolition & Heavy Equipment Careers in Sacramento, CA | Sacramento Demolition Company
CSLB LIC # 1094821 • CLASS C-21 DEMOLITION Cal/OSHA 30 Certified Safety Standards Top Pay ($22–$52/hr) • Weekly Direct Deposit

Build Your Career with Sacramento's Premier Demolition Crew

Operate modern CAT excavators, dismantle commercial interiors, and clear lots across Greater Sacramento. We provide company-owned hydraulic equipment, top hourly pay, comprehensive safety gear, and steady year-round local contracts.

No Subcontractors • 100% In-House Fleet
$2,000,000 General Liability with XCU Endorsements
SMAQMD Rule 403 Dust & Rule 902 Hazmat Compliance
Sacramento Metro Dispatch • Local Projects Only

Skilled Heavy Trades Deserve Respect & High Earnings

We are not a temp agency or a fly-by-night hauler. We are a licensed C-21 demolition contractor with late-model CAT machines, hydraulic attachments, and an unyielding commitment to returning every crew member home safe every night.

Top Tier California Wages

Earning $22.00 to $52.00/hr based on heavy equipment mastery and leadership. Paid weekly via direct deposit with accurate overtime accounting.

Modern Hydraulic Fleet

Operate company-owned CAT 320 excavators, Komatsu tight-tails, Montabert hydraulic breakers, and zero-emission electric Bobcat S70s. No beat-up rental junk.

Cal/OSHA Safety Culture

Continuous atomized mist cannons for dust suppression, full PPE provided, pre-demolition utility verification, and zero tolerance for reckless site practices.

Steady Year-Round Work

Our diversified pipeline spanning commercial tenant soft-strips, pool removals, and civil site grading keeps our core crews running full-time in all seasons.

Local Sacramento Corridors

Home every night. Projects located in Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Arden-Arcade, Rosemont, Elk Grove, Folsom, and Citrus Heights. No out-of-state travel.

Apprentice Equipment Tracks

We train motivated laborers into certified excavator and skid-steer operators. Paid certifications, mentorship, and clear 90-day wage advancement reviews.

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Full-Time Heavy Fleet

Lead Demolition Heavy Equipment Operator

$38.00 – $52.00 / hr

Take the controls of company CAT 320 excavators equipped with 360-degree rotating grapples, Montabert hydraulic breakers, and pulverizers to dismantle residential and commercial buildings across Sacramento.

Core Requirements & Scope:
  • 4+ years of dedicated structural demolition excavator operation.
  • Precision building teardown, high-reach picking, and concrete slab breaking.
  • USA North 811 utility line awareness and Cal/OSHA 30 safety compliance.
  • Daily machine grease maintenance, hydraulic coupling, and track tension checks.
Full-Time TI Deconstruction

Commercial Tenant Improvement & Interior Soft-Strip Foreman

$34.00 – $46.00 / hr

Lead fast-track interior architectural demolition crews in medical buildings, retail malls, and office suites. Manage negative-air HEPA containment, electric skid steers, and slab mastic grinding.

Core Requirements & Scope:
  • 3+ years supervising interior demolition or commercial tenant improvement.
  • Zero-emission electric Bobcat S70 operation for fume-free indoor gut-outs.
  • Floor mastic diamond cup grinding down to clean structural concrete slab.
  • CALGreen 65% waste sorting and SMAQMD Rule 902 hazmat survey compliance.
Full-Time Pools & Civil

Swimming Pool Demolition & Rough Grading Specialist

$28.00 – $38.00 / hr

Execute complete or partial in-ground gunite swimming pool teardowns and detached garage clearings. Spread engineered structural fill to achieve certified 95% nuclear-density soil compaction.

Core Requirements & Scope:
  • 2+ years in swimming pool demolition, rough grading, or civil earthwork.
  • Pneumatic gunite shell breaking with #4 steel rebar deconstruction.
  • Vibratory trench roller operation to satisfy County 95% compaction standards.
  • Laser transit elevation checks for SB 9/10 ADU pad preparation.
Full-Time Paid Training

Demolition Laborer & Equipment Apprentice

$22.00 – $28.00 / hr

No prior demolition experience required! Learn the heavy trades from Sacramento's top C-21 demolition team. We train you in pneumatic demo tools, atomized dust cannons, and skid-steer operations.

Core Requirements & Scope:
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to personal job site safety.
  • Pneumatic jackhammers, chipping tools, and reciprocating saws operation.
  • Continuous atomized mist cannon dust suppression (SMAQMD Rule 403).
  • Clear advancement pathway to full heavy equipment operator within 12–18 months.

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Careers & Onboarding FAQ

Answers to common questions regarding equipment assignments, payroll, safety gear, and daily dispatch schedules.

Do I need my own tools or heavy equipment to apply?

No. Sacramento Demolition Company provides all heavy machinery, excavators, skid steers, hydraulic breakers, and pneumatic tools. We also provide all mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, high-vis safety vests, eye protection, and respirator masks.

Where are your job sites located and will I be traveling?

Our operations are centered in the Greater Sacramento metropolitan basin. Our crews work in Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Arden-Arcade, Rosemont, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights, and West Sacramento. You will be home with your family every single night.

How often is payroll issued?

All field crew members and heavy equipment operators are paid weekly every Friday via automatic direct deposit. Overtime hours are tracked accurately and paid in accordance with California labor standards.

What are your daily working hours?

We operate strictly within permitted daylight noise hours established by Sacramento County Code § 6.68.090 and City Code § 8.68.080 (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday). Most shifts run 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with occasional voluntary weekend overtime.

Sacramento Demolition Company (CSLB Lic # 1094821, Class C-21 Building Moving / Demolition) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug-free workplace policy enforced for all safety-sensitive machine operating positions.

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