Heavy Equipment Operator
3 days ago
Colorado Springs
Job Description Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator ($25-28 per hour) Job Description Operate excavators and loaders for commercial utility construction projects, including trenching, backfilling, grading, and material handling. Perform excavation for underground utilities such as water, sewer, storm, and related infrastructure. Read and interpret utility plans, grade stakes, and site markings. Work closely with foremen, laborers, and other operators to complete projects safely and on schedule. Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards. Assist with general site tasks as needed when equipment is not in use. Responsibilities • Operate excavators and loaders for various construction tasks., • Perform excavation for underground utilities., • Interpret utility plans, grade stakes, and site markings., • Collaborate with team members to ensure project completion., • Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance., • Maintain safety standards and organized worksites., • 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment on commercial construction utility projects., • Proficiency in operating excavators and loaders., • Experience working around underground utilities., • Strong understanding of jobsite safety and trenching practices., • Experience with 624 Loader or 470 Excavator., • Familiarity with equipment brands such as Hitachi, Cat, and Komatsu., • Experience with dozers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, front end loaders, and track hoes., • General labor skills and equipment operation knowledge. Enjoy consistent, full-time work with opportunities for overtime. Join a family-owned business with over 75 years of history, known for its stability and promotion from within. Work Environment Work at various job sites across the Greater Colorado Springs area, with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Expect to work 40+ hours per week, with a start time likely around 6:30 AM, which may vary by job. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.