Aerotek
Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities
Aerotek, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Heavy Equipment Operator – Underground Utilities
Location:
Colorado Springs
Type:
Full-time | Starts ~6:30 AM | 40+ hrs/week
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Family-owned business with a promote-from-within culture
Modern fleet of Hitachi, JohnDeere, Cat & Komatsu (includes JD470 excavators & 624 loaders)
Tight-knit crew—one team handling both dirt and utilities
Steady work and clear recognition for your skills
What You’ll Do
Operate JD470 excavators and 624 loaders for trenching, excavation, backfill, and pipe installation (water/sewer/storm)
Read plans and dig to line & grade—no GPS assistance
Perform daily inspections and basic machine maintenance
Load trucks, manage spoils, and maintain organized job sites
Follow trench safety, traffic control, and OSHA standards
Support the crew wherever needed
Required Qualifications
1+ years’ experience operating excavators/loaders for commercial underground utilities installation
Strong plan-reading and grade-setting skills
Ability to grade dirt
Ability to operate without GPS guidance
Safety-first mindset—OSHA & trenching knowledge essential
Reliable transportation and willingness to work overtime
Job Type & Location:
Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.
Benefits (subject to eligibility, elections, plan, or program terms) may include: 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).
Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO.
Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
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.
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Colorado Springs
Type:
Full-time | Starts ~6:30 AM | 40+ hrs/week
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Family-owned business with a promote-from-within culture
Modern fleet of Hitachi, JohnDeere, Cat & Komatsu (includes JD470 excavators & 624 loaders)
Tight-knit crew—one team handling both dirt and utilities
Steady work and clear recognition for your skills
What You’ll Do
Operate JD470 excavators and 624 loaders for trenching, excavation, backfill, and pipe installation (water/sewer/storm)
Read plans and dig to line & grade—no GPS assistance
Perform daily inspections and basic machine maintenance
Load trucks, manage spoils, and maintain organized job sites
Follow trench safety, traffic control, and OSHA standards
Support the crew wherever needed
Required Qualifications
1+ years’ experience operating excavators/loaders for commercial underground utilities installation
Strong plan-reading and grade-setting skills
Ability to grade dirt
Ability to operate without GPS guidance
Safety-first mindset—OSHA & trenching knowledge essential
Reliable transportation and willingness to work overtime
Job Type & Location:
Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.
Benefits (subject to eligibility, elections, plan, or program terms) may include: 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).
Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO.
Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
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.
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