Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator & Laborer

Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator & Laborer

Location:

Denver based, but will be traveling to UT, AZ, TN, NM, SD, TX, MT and WY

Pay: $23-27 + housing and $40 a day per diem

This role involves operating a variety of heavy equipment on civil, commercial, industrial, and geotechnical construction projects that focus on specialty foundations, ground improvement, and earth retention systems. The Heavy Equipment Operator will split time between operating machinery and performing physical labor, supporting tasks such as excavation, earthmoving, material handling, and installation of specialized foundation elements.

Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, backhoes, dozers (including mini dozers such as D3), track hoes, and water trucks to support earthwork and construction activities.
• Perform excavation, trenching, grading, and material movement to support commercial, civil, industrial, and geotechnical projects.
• Use equipment to move, pile, and compact soil, rock, and other materials onsite as directed by project plans and supervisors.
• Assist with specialized geotechnical operations, including tieback drilling (soil nails), micropile work, and operating or supporting concrete pumps as needed.
• Unload and load beams, materials, and equipment from trucks, including cutting beams and staging materials safely and efficiently.
• Perform general labor tasks approximately 50% of the time, including shoveling, raking, vibrator operation, dumping rocks, and other physically demanding activities.
• Support construction tasks such as post installation, tracker installation, module installation, pile shaking, tube throwing, and other site-specific installation duties as assigned.
• Assist with form setting and ADA-compliant compaction and earthworks as required by project specifications.
• Operate telehandlers, forklifts, and skid steers to move materials and support site logistics when needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and site rules while working around heavy equipment and active construction areas.
• Inspect equipment before use, report any mechanical issues, and help maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work collaboratively with foremen and crew members to complete daily tasks, adapt to changing site conditions, and support labor-intensive projects.
• Travel to various project sites and work occasional night shifts (approximately 10% of work) as project schedules require.

Essential

Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment on civil, geotechnical, earthwork, or commercial construction projects.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor for extended periods, including lifting up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions and on active construction sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations as required.
• Comfort working a small portion of time (around 10%) on night shifts.
• Basic understanding of construction site safety practices and safe operation of heavy equipment.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, and skid steers in a construction environment.
• Exposure to geotechnical or specialty foundation work such as tieback drilling, soil nails, micropiles, or ground improvement techniques.
• Experience with concrete pump operations or supporting concrete placement activities.
• Experience in civil construction, earthworks, or industrial construction projects.
• Experience assisting with form setting and ADA-compliant compaction and grading tasks.
• Ability to adapt to labor-intensive projects and switch between operating equipment and performing manual labor as needed.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to take direction from foremen and site leadership.

Job Type &

Location:

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

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Denver, CO.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.