Travel Heavy Equipment Operator
Aerotek, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Job Title
Heavy Equipment Operator – Travel Required
Seeking 23-27
Location: Denver, Colorado + Travel (when traveling hotel will be covered and $35 per day per diem)
Job Description
This role operates a variety of heavy equipment on civil, commercial, industrial, and geotechnical construction projects that focus on specialty foundations and ground improvement. You will support the installation of earth retention systems and specialty foundation elements while performing both equipment operation and hands‑on construction labor in outdoor, field‑based environments.
Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment such as front‑end loaders, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, dozers (including mini dozers such as D3), drills, forklifts, water trucks, and other site equipment on geotechnical and earthwork projects.
Perform approximately 50% of the time operating equipment and 50% performing physical labor and general construction tasks as project needs require.
Support specialty foundation work by operating tieback drills and soil nail equipment, as well as concrete pumps and micropile equipment when needed.
Dig and trench to project specifications and safely move materials onsite, including lumber, rock, and soil.
Unload beams and trucks, cut beams to length, and handle materials safely and efficiently.
Place, dump, and compact rock and other backfill materials to support earth retention and ground improvement systems.
Perform concrete and cement‑related tasks as part of foundation and ground improvement work.
Operate vibratory equipment and other tools to compact materials and support structural stability.
Follow daily safety orientations and execute tasks as assigned by site supervision, maintaining a strong commitment to safety procedures and site rules.
Work on labor‑intensive tasks when required, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to assist with all aspects of the project.
Travel to various project sites and work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including a small percentage of night work as needed.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment on civil, geotechnical, earthwork, or commercial construction projects.
Proficiency operating equipment such as front‑end loaders, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, dozers, drills, forklifts, and water trucks.
Ability to perform both equipment operation and physical labor, with roughly half of the workday spent on each.
Experience working with concrete, cement, and general construction materials in a field environment.
Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions and on active construction sites.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform sustained physical work on labor‑intensive projects.
Willingness and ability to travel to different project locations and work a small portion of shifts at night (approximately 10% of the time).
Commitment to following safety procedures and participating in daily safety orientations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience operating forklifts and skid steers in a construction or geotechnical setting.
Experience concrete labor, skilled labor, or general labor on heavy civil or industrial projects.
Familiarity with geotechnical construction activities, including earth retention, soil nails, tiebacks, and ground improvement techniques.
Experience with equipment from manufacturers such as John Deere and Komatsu.
Ability to adapt to different tasks and project types, including commercial, civil, and industrial environments.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay and Benefits
Pay range: $23.00 – $27.00 per hour.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
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)
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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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Heavy Equipment Operator – Travel Required
Seeking 23-27
Location: Denver, Colorado + Travel (when traveling hotel will be covered and $35 per day per diem)
Job Description
This role operates a variety of heavy equipment on civil, commercial, industrial, and geotechnical construction projects that focus on specialty foundations and ground improvement. You will support the installation of earth retention systems and specialty foundation elements while performing both equipment operation and hands‑on construction labor in outdoor, field‑based environments.
Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment such as front‑end loaders, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, dozers (including mini dozers such as D3), drills, forklifts, water trucks, and other site equipment on geotechnical and earthwork projects.
Perform approximately 50% of the time operating equipment and 50% performing physical labor and general construction tasks as project needs require.
Support specialty foundation work by operating tieback drills and soil nail equipment, as well as concrete pumps and micropile equipment when needed.
Dig and trench to project specifications and safely move materials onsite, including lumber, rock, and soil.
Unload beams and trucks, cut beams to length, and handle materials safely and efficiently.
Place, dump, and compact rock and other backfill materials to support earth retention and ground improvement systems.
Perform concrete and cement‑related tasks as part of foundation and ground improvement work.
Operate vibratory equipment and other tools to compact materials and support structural stability.
Follow daily safety orientations and execute tasks as assigned by site supervision, maintaining a strong commitment to safety procedures and site rules.
Work on labor‑intensive tasks when required, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to assist with all aspects of the project.
Travel to various project sites and work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including a small percentage of night work as needed.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment on civil, geotechnical, earthwork, or commercial construction projects.
Proficiency operating equipment such as front‑end loaders, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, dozers, drills, forklifts, and water trucks.
Ability to perform both equipment operation and physical labor, with roughly half of the workday spent on each.
Experience working with concrete, cement, and general construction materials in a field environment.
Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions and on active construction sites.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform sustained physical work on labor‑intensive projects.
Willingness and ability to travel to different project locations and work a small portion of shifts at night (approximately 10% of the time).
Commitment to following safety procedures and participating in daily safety orientations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience operating forklifts and skid steers in a construction or geotechnical setting.
Experience concrete labor, skilled labor, or general labor on heavy civil or industrial projects.
Familiarity with geotechnical construction activities, including earth retention, soil nails, tiebacks, and ground improvement techniques.
Experience with equipment from manufacturers such as John Deere and Komatsu.
Ability to adapt to different tasks and project types, including commercial, civil, and industrial environments.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay and Benefits
Pay range: $23.00 – $27.00 per hour.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
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)
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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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