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 the course of their shift. Work functions require the ability to sit, stand, and ride in vehicles for long periods, as well as sustain the physical ability and mobility to repeatedly push, pull, climb, and control equipment.

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