Job Information
Aerotek Heavy Equipment Operator in Calhan, Colorado
Job Title: Dirt Work Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Lone Tree, CO
Pay: $25-$28 per hour
About the Job:
We’re looking for a Dirt Work Heavy Equipment Operator to join our crew for projects in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Lone Tree. You’ll be using excavators, loaders, skid steers, and more to move dirt, backfill trenches, and install underground utilities. If you’re experienced, reliable, and ready to roll, we want you on our team!
What You’ll Be Doing:
Operating machines like excavators, bulldozers, graders, and skid steers for dirt work.
Backfilling, digging trenches, laying pipes, and grading the ground.
Using levels and lasers to hit precise grades (down to 0.10' accuracy).
Digging deep—up to 25’ trenches—for underground utilities.
Helping out with manual tasks like digging and pipe laying when needed.
Keeping the equipment in good shape with routine checks and maintenance.
Following safety protocols to keep everyone safe and the job running smoothly.
Working as part of a team to get the job done on time and on budget.
What We’re Looking For:
At least 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment for dirt work, grading, and/or mainline utilities.
Skills with excavators, loaders, articulated tractors, and skid steers.
Familiarity with blueprints, levels, and lasers for grading.
Physical endurance—you’ll be outdoors in various weather and need to lift up to 75 pounds.
Dependable, punctual, and ready to pitch in where needed.
Bonus points if you have a Class A or B license.
Why Work With Us:
- We offer competitive pay, a great team atmosphere, and opportunities to work on impactful dirt work projects across Colorado. If you’re up for a hands-on role where your skills make a big difference, don’t wait—apply now!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $62400.00/yr.
Most benefits offered below start at the employee's 90 day employment date.
Primary Care benefit - (not health insurance, no major medical - covers primary care only) $79/month per person. The employee coverage is paid after one year of service. Employees must pay for any dependents.
Life Insurance - term/$150,000 - paid by Employer.
Retirement - offered through the Colorado SecureSavings program, 5% of gross wages, no company match.
Vacation - one week paid after 1 year of service. two weeks after 2 years of service.
Paid holidays - Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day.
Sick Time - effective upon employment, Colorado standards - 1 hour for every 30 worked, up to a max of 48 hours/year. No carry over.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Calhan,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.