Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator Job Description Join a skilled team dedicated to operating heavy equipment for water, sewer, and storm wet underground utilities. We are seeking an experienced excavator operator with expertise in handling Cat and Komatsu 138 and 335 excavators. Your role will involve a variety of tasks crucial to our construction projects. Responsibilities Start, warm up, check controls, and shut down machines. Operate various types of ditching, trenching, hoisting, earth-moving, and miscellaneous construction equipment. Distinguish between properties, types, and moisture content of soils. Perform preventive maintenance and inspections. Understand and use construction hand signals for operators. Read and set elevations and grades. Perform related work as required. Essential Skills 2+ years of experience operating an excavator. Experience with Cat and Komatsu 138 and 335 excavators. Knowledge of safety procedures for heavy equipment and construction sites. Ability to understand construction hand signals. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with dozer, backhoe, skid steer, and loader operations. Possession of a valid driver's license Why Work Here? This opportunity offers a 6-month contract with the potential to become permanent based on performance. Benefit from job stability and the chance to advance in your career within a supportive and dynamic work environment. Work Environment Work involves operating in underground wet utilities projects. The schedule includes working 55 hours a week, with 10-hour days from Monday to Friday and 5 hours on Saturdays. The start time is 7 AM, with a requirement to be present by 6:30 AM to prepare for the day. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Denver, Colorado We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. 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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following: Medical, Dental & Vision 401(k)/Roth Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D Short and long-term disability HSA & DCFSA Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Arvada,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025. About Aerotek: 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.