Overlot Heavy Equipment Operator -III

Fiore & Sons, Inc. is an employee‑owned civil construction company with over 70 years of experience serving Colorado and the surrounding states. As an industry leader known for innovation, environmental stewardship, and a people‑first culture, we believe in sharing success with our team. We offer stability, career growth, and exceptional benefits, including 100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums. At Fiore, every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to make an impact.

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$23.99 to $43.61 per hour

• Drive, operate and maneuver scrapers and other assigned heavy equipment.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, site markings, maps, blueprints, and/or drawings to move soil according to defined specifications.
• Utilize the appropriate and/or assigned construction machinery to safely, efficiently, and productively excavate, move, and grade soils in accordance with defined parameters.
• Properly set up and utilize grade control devices to assist in reaching the defined grade tolerances.
• Use and understand all safety requirements of excavations and trenches.
• Convey information to and receive information from supervisors and co‑workers effectively.
• Remain actively aware of surroundings near the equipment to maintain safe operation and distances from potential hazards such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Perform pre and post equipment checks and report equipment issues to supervisors.
• Perform basic repairs to equipment in the event field mechanics are not available on site.
• Coordinate machine functions with crew members in response to hand and audio signals.
• When required, drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Work with foreman, superintendent, project manager, and team to ensure job is done to specifications.
• Check primary email on a regular basis for any communication from the company, as this is the company’s primary mode of communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  • Proven skill in successfully, safely, and efficiently operating scrapers with experience in heavy commercial, industrial, or civil construction markets.
  • Highly proficient in checking grade, reading stakes, and performing related math functions.
  • Extremely self‑motivated with the ability to take the lead on assignments as well as follow instructions and work within parameters of excellence established by leadership.
  • Good safety history and a willingness to engage and contribute to ongoing safe work practices, such as daily equipment inspections and reporting incidents, as well as strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, and shoring safety standards.
  • Top‑notch communication skills with the ability to effectively, respectfully, and positively interact with supervisors, team members, and subcontractors.
  • Dependability and reliability with a good attendance record and the willingness and ability to adapt to scheduling needs as required to accommodate company and project needs.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, to ensure safety and conformance with state and local rules and regulations.
  • Consistent access to a reliable personal email account.
• Preferred:
  • Construction heavy equipment operating experience performing grading and earthwork activities or progressive field experience in related construction industry.

• Preferred:
  High School diploma or GED.

Operators are subject to continuous bouncing, shaking, and equipment vibration throughout…