Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

• Job Type: 6‑month contract
• Location: Denver Metro, CO
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Rocky Mountain Region
• Work Setting: Fully On‑Site
• Travel: Required (projects average ~2 months)
• Schedule: Primarily days; ~10% night work

• We are seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to support geotechnical construction projects involving specialty foundation systems and ground improvement work. Projects include a mix of commercial, civil, and industrial sites.
• Operators will split their time between equipment operation (50%) and labor-intensive tasks (50%). This role requires flexibility, physical stamina, and a strong commitment to safety.

• Operate heavy equipment including:
  • Front‑end loaders
  • Dozers (including mini dozer D3)
  • Skid steers
  • Backhoes
  • Mini excavators
  • Water trucks
  • Tie‑back drills / soil nail drills
• Perform a variety of on‑site tasks:
  • Digging, trenching, compacting
  • Moving materials, lumber, beams, and rock
  • Unloading trucks & cutting beams
  • Vibrator operation
  • Concrete pumping / micropile work
• Participate in daily safety orientations and follow all site safety protocols
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

• 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience on civil, geotechnical, earthwork, or commercial construction projects
• Proficiency with:
  • Skid steer
  • Front‑end loader
  • Forklift
  • Dozer
• Hands‑on labor experience, including concrete or general site labor
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs, work outdoors, and travel as required

• General labor or concrete experience
• Experience with geotechnical drilling, tie‑back drilling, or soil nail installation
• Familiarity with equipment brands such as John Deere or Komatsu

• Steady work with no seasonal layoffs
• Exposure to large, high‑visibility civil and commercial projects
• Opportunities for growth and long‑term career development

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short‑term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long‑term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people‑are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.