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Build parks for a living.

Zeco, Inc. is a growing union-signatory contractor with a steady backlog of public-works park and sports-field projects across Southern California. We hire for the long term.

Union wages & benefits

Signatory to the Laborers, Carpenters, Operating Engineers, Cement Masons, Pipe Trades and Landscape & Irrigation agreements — prevailing wage, health, pension and training through your local.

Steady public work

City and agency contracts mean year-round work close to home across Orange, LA, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.

Real equipment, real skills

Learn survey layout, directional boring, sports-field grading and court construction on our own equipment.

Room to grow

Apprentice to foreman, project engineer to PM — we promote from inside and pay for certifications (QSP, OSHA 30, CPR).

Open positions

We're hiring

Don't see your trade? Send a general application — we keep strong résumés on file for the next project.

Field

Laborer (Union · LIUNA)

Full-time · Southern California jobsites

Underground utilities, grading support, concrete, pipe, fence and landscape on public-works projects. Signatory wages and fringes; apprentices welcome.

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Field

Pipe Layer / Pipe Trades (Union)

Full-time · Southern California jobsites

Storm drain, sewer and water main installation, laterals, structures, pump-station piping and testing. UA / Laborers pipe experience.

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Field

Cement Mason (Union)

Full-time

Flatwork, curb and gutter, structural pours, foundations and finish work on public-works sites.

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Field

Carpenter (Union)

Full-time · Southern California jobsites

Formwork, foundations, walls and vaults, site structures, shade structures and building renovations on public-works projects.

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Field

Equipment Operator (Union · Operating Engineers)

Full-time · OC / IE / LA

Excavators, loaders, skid steers, backhoes and GPS-guided grading for utility and site work. Directional-boring experience a plus.

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Field

Directional Boring / Utility Crew

Full-time

Trenchless installation of irrigation mains, conduit and laterals; vacuum excavation and potholing; storm drain, water and sewer.

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Field

Survey / Layout Technician

Full-time

Construction layout and as-builts using Trimble survey equipment; reads civil plans; Trimble or similar experience preferred.

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Field

Landscape & Irrigation Installer (Union)

Full-time

Sports turf, planting, smart-controller irrigation, mainlines and plant-establishment maintenance on public parks and sites.

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Field

Fence Installer

Full-time

Ballfield backstops, chain link, ornamental iron and gates.

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Office

Project Engineer

Full-time · Yorba Linda office + field

RFIs, submittals, look-ahead schedules, daily reports and closeout on multiple concurrent park projects. Civil/CM degree preferred.

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Office

Project Manager

Full-time · Yorba Linda office + field

Owns 2–3 public-works park projects from NTP to closeout: budget, schedule, subcontracts, pay applications, change orders and agency relationships. 5+ years public-works PM experience; PMP a plus.

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Office

Office Manager

Full-time · Yorba Linda

Runs the office: certified payroll and DIR reporting, AP/AR with our accountant, insurance and bonding paperwork, new-hire onboarding, vendor and subcontractor compliance files.

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Office

Superintendent

Full-time

Runs one or two park projects end to end: crews, subs, inspectors, safety and schedule. 5+ years public-works experience.

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Office

Estimator — Public Works

Full-time · Yorba Linda

Takeoffs, sub solicitation, bid-day assembly for park, sports-field and site-improvement bids.

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Send us your résumé

Takes about three minutes. Attach a résumé (PDF or Word) — or skip it and tell us about your experience in the box. We reply to every applicant within five business days.

What happens next

  • Our office reviews your application within 5 business days
  • Phone call, then a meet-up at our Yorba Linda yard or a jobsite
  • Offer, then create your staff account and complete online onboarding (12 min), union dispatch if applicable, safety orientation, start

Zeco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and apprentices encouraged to apply. Questions: info@zeco-inc.com · 714-622-7111

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