Excavator Operator

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) was founded by a team of well-funded career telecom and construction professionals. We look to leverage the latest technologies, best-in-industry equipment, and up-to-date construction and safety practices to build a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm in multiple markets throughout the US.

We are looking for skilled and experienced Excavator Operators who are local to the Colorado area to join our team on the ground floor! This position reports to the Director of Operations and represents an excellent opportunity to join an active, well-funded team, gain valuable experience, and advance your career as GRC grows.

• Must be able to operate various types of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and/or front-end loaders
• Ensures equipment is in good working order, at all times
• Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner with precision and efficiency
• Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety
• Maintain consistent communication among field crew members by use of hand signals or radio to align and position heavy equipment properly
• Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the job site
• Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
• Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment on the truck
• Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis - JSA prior to starting construction
• Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
• May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies, or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed
• Ability to follow instructions

• Travel is Required
• We tend to stay local to CO, but we will move around the state.
• Some out of state work may take place

• Excavator: 1 year (Required)
• Experience is (Required)
• FTTH, FTTX Experience (Preferred)

• Must Have Valid Driver’s License
• CDL A (Preferred)

• 8-hour shift
• 10-hour shift
• 12-hour shift
• Day shift - Monday to Friday
• Night shift - Sunday to Thursday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Greely, CO
• Reporting to: Director of Operations
• Compensation range : $24 - $28 Hourly
• Target start date: 2-3 weeks from offer

• Initial interview with Recruiter
• 2nd interview with Hiring Manager
• Background check
• Offer

• 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts
• On-call and weekend availability
• Day Shift: Monday - Friday
• Night Shift: Sunday - Thursday
• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(K) contributions
• Friendly team
• 5 days (40 hours) - Paid Time Off - Hourly
• 7 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

Glass Roots Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.