Heavy Equipment Operator Job at ZipRecruiter in Denver

Job Description

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, travel 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 (e.g., operating a backhoe).
• Ability to move heavy objects often (rocks, debris).
• Ability to detect equipment malfunctions visually and audibly.
• Make fine, controlled muscular movements to operate controls.
• Move heavy objects (50+ pounds) over long distances.
• Work in rain, snow, and hazardous conditions.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Benefits:

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

Pay range is approximately $24-$32/hour, based on experience and capabilities.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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

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