Heavy Equipment Operator Job at DPR Construction Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Denver

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We're looking for Heavy Equipment Operators with at least 3 years of experience to join our team in Denver. If you’re experienced with heavy equipment, safety-focused, and enjoy working outdoors on construction sites, we’d love to hear from you.

For this role, we are hiring local operators from Denver and surrounding cities. When needed, traveling will be required to remote projects in mountain states, and rural Colorado areas. (Per-Diem will be paid)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, backhoes, graders, bulldozers, and more.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and follow all safety guidelines.
• Read and understand blueprints and site plans.
• Mentor and support less experienced operators.
• Work independently or as directed by the Foreman to meet project goals.
• Help maintain quality and schedule by working efficiently and accurately.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure safe and smooth site operations.
  
  

Required

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, and grade stakes.
• Familiarity with GPS systems. (3D modeling software)
• Prior construction experience.
  
  

Preferred

• High school diploma.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Experience with wet utilities, compaction requirements, scrapers, graders.
• Willingness to travel (Per-diem if working outside of Denver)
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Upper body strength and overall physical agility to complete tasks (ex. Operating a backhoe).
• Ability to move heavy objects is often required to remove rocks and debris.
• Ability to detect necessary equipment repairs by visually and/or audibly perceiving malfunctions.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism.
• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet)
• Operators are frequently expected to work in rain and snow.
• Work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  
  

Pay will be based in experience and capabilities, the range will be around $24-$32.

We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer

DPR Construction celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Anticipated starting pay range: between $24 and $32 an hour

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. The DPR family of companies offers comprehensive benefits programs for skilled craft and labor and experienced professionals and recent graduates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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