Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator – Civil & Heavy Industrial Projects for Moltz ConstructorsYou will operate heavy machinery on complex civil infrastructure projects throughout Colorado, including remote dam and reservoir sites at elevations around or above 10,000 feet. This is a traveling field position for operators who enjoy challenging projects, working with capable crews and taking ownership of their equipment and production.Moltz Constructors supports traveling crews with per diem/subsistence and project-based lodging arrangements, which may include campers, shared housing or hotels depending on the assignment. Schedules vary by project, with the company working to provide regular opportunities for employees to return home.Operate excavators, loaders, dozers and other heavy earthmoving equipment to execute precise grading, digging and backfilling operations.Read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, grade stakes and layout markings to achieve specified elevations.Implement proper excavation techniques including trench sloping, benching and site-safety measures in accordance with OSHA standards.Perform daily equipment inspections and assist with routine operator-level maintenance such as fluids, filters and basic machine care.Move between equipment or assist the field crew when project priorities require it; Moltz values operators with a team-first, "whatever it takes" mentality.Maintain awareness of rapidly changing mountain weather, terrain and high-altitude environmental hazards.Collaborate with field leadership to maintain production schedules and project quality.Demonstrated heavy-equipment operating experience in earthwork, heavy civil, industrial or similar construction.Ability to read construction plans, grade stakes and layout markings.Understanding of trenching, sloping, benching and excavation safety.Ability and willingness to work as part of a versatile field crew rather than remaining exclusively in one machine.Willingness to travel to remote project sites throughout Colorado and work at high elevation.$30.00–$34.00+ per hour based on experience and capability.Weekly pay cycle with high overtime potential and performance/project completion bonuses.401(k) retirement savings program with generous employer matching.Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.Paid time off covering company holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.Travel projects compensated with per diem allowances and relocation assistance available.Access to safety and technical training programs (OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts, and manufacturer certifications).All required personal safety equipment (PPE) provided by the company.Access to company vehicles for site use and ongoing company events.Moltz Constructors is a premier civil and heavy industrial construction firm specializing in unique projects across the Rocky Mountains. Operating at extreme altitudes on remote dams and reservoirs, we offer our team members rewarding challenges, strong compensation, and long-term career growth in a specialized sector of the construction industry.