Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – Water/Wastewater Construction

Project Locations: Castle Rock & Fort Lupton, CO (will move between projects)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | 7am-3:30pm

We are a company that builds critical water and wastewater infrastructure. We expect integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic from every member of our team. In return, we offer stable work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to build projects that matter alongside a skilled and motivated crew.

Job Summary

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will operate heavy equipment to support excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling on active water and wastewater construction projects. You will work closely with the Superintendent and field crew to ensure safe, efficient jobsite operations and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, and similar equipment.
• Support excavation and trenching for underground pipe installation and site preparation.
• Perform grading, backfilling, and general earthwork as directed by the foreman or supervisor.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Assist field crews with labor tasks as needed to keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a strong safety mindset on the jobsite.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the foreman, superintendent, or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded with strong integrity, accountability, and work ethic.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 75 lbs, climbing ladders and sloped terrain, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Previous experience operating construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, and skid steers.
• Experience around underground utilities, pipe installation, or heavy civil construction is a plus.

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects with steady hours and room to grow.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Littleton,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 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 meets 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.