Traveling Foreman Heavy Equipment Operator

Traveling Foreman Heavy Equipment Operator (Winter Park)

As a Foreman Heavy Equipment Operator, you will perform cut-to-fill earthwork operations according to site plans, ensuring precision and safety. You will be responsible for excavating into hillside terrain while maintaining slope and grade requirements, and operating excavators safely in confined construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform cut-to-fill earthwork operations according to site plans.
• Excavate into hillside terrain while maintaining slope and grade requirements.
• Operate excavators safely and efficiently in confined construction environments.
• Process on-site materials and separate unsuitable material, rock, and boulders.
• Work with screening operations to produce suitable fill material.
• Fine grade building pads, access routes, and site improvements.
• Maintain grade tolerances of ±0.10 feet.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with loader operators and site management to maintain production.
• Follow all company safety policies and project requirements.
• Work independently and make sound decisions with limited supervision.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2080 verifiable hours in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to consistently achieve grade within 1/10 foot.
• Knowledge of grade stakes, elevations, and site plans.
• Experience performing cut-to-fill operations.
• Experience with material processing and hillside excavation.
• Experience with fine grading and rock and boulder separation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work safely in mountain environments and changing weather conditions.
• Experience on residential or commercial site development projects.
• GPS machine control experience.
• Previous work in Colorado mountain construction environments.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a private room and a daily per diem of $60 from Monday to Thursday, offering comfort and financial benefits while working in scenic mountain environments. Based in Winter Park, CO.

Work Environment

Work in Colorado from Monday to Friday, 40–50 hours per week. The role involves active construction sites in mountain environments and changing weather conditions. Expect to work in confined construction environments.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Golden, CO.

Final date to receive applications

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