Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

As an Equipment Operator, you operate heavy equipment to support excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling, on active construction projects. You work closely with the Superintendent and field crew to maintain safe, efficient job-site operations while contributing to the successful delivery of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, and other equipment used for trenching, grading, and material handling.

• Support excavation and trenching activities for underground pipe installation and site preparation.

• Perform grading, backfilling, and general earthwork tasks as directed by the foreman or supervisor.

• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic preventative maintenance.

• Assist field crews with labor tasks when needed to keep work progressing efficiently.

• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a strong focus on jobsite safety.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the foreman, superintendent, or supervisor.

Essential Skills

• At least 4 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.

• Experience operating excavators, loaders, skid steers, and dozers.

• Experience in commercial or heavy civil construction.

• Hands-on experience in earthworks and general construction activities.

• Ability to perform concrete-related tasks, including pouring and basic finishing.

• Ability to read and work with GPS-guided equipment (GPS experience).

• Experience working safely on active construction sites as part of a field crew.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial or heavy civil construction experience.

• Concrete, landscaping, or pipe laying experience is preferred.

• Experience with water or wastewater projects is beneficial.

• Interest in learning additional skills such as welding, advanced equipment operation, concrete work, and piping.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, employee-owned local company that focuses on meaningful water and wastewater projects, offering a strong sense of ownership and impact. The organization supports long-term growth, providing a clear career path from labor-focused duties into a broader skill set that can include welding, equipment operation, concrete work, and piping. You work in a collaborative environment where team members support each other and develop diverse, practical skills that build a lasting career in civil construction.

Work Environment

You work on a project involving a filter change at a water treatment facility, operating in a semi-indoor setting within the plant. The role is field-based and hands-on, with regular use of heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, and dozers, as well as tools for concrete and material handling. You are consistently part of a team of four or more people while working inside the facility, fostering a cooperative and safety-focused atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lupton, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lupton,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

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.