Travel Excavator Operator - Winter Park

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Travel Excavator Operator (Winter Park)

Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will perform cut-to-fill earthwork operations according to site plans, ensuring precision and safety. You will be responsible for excavating into hillside terrain while maintaining slope and grade requirements, and operating excavators safely in confined construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform cut-to-fill earthwork operations according to site plans.
• Excavate into hillside terrain while maintaining slope and grade requirements.
• Operate excavators safely and efficiently in confined construction environments.
• Process on-site materials and separate unsuitable material, rock, and boulders.
• Work with screening operations to produce suitable fill material.
• Fine grade building pads, access routes, and site improvements.
• Maintain grade tolerances of ±0.10 feet.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with loader operators and site management to maintain production.
• Follow all company safety policies and project requirements.
• Work independently and make sound decisions with limited supervision.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2080 verifiable hours in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to consistently achieve grade within 1/10 foot.
• Knowledge of grade stakes, elevations, and site plans.
• Experience performing cut-to-fill operations.
• Experience with material processing and hillside excavation.
• Experience with fine grading and rock and boulder separation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work safely in mountain environments and changing weather conditions.
• Experience on residential or commercial site development projects.
• GPS machine control experience.
• Previous work in Colorado mountain construction environments.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a private room and a daily per diem of $60 from Monday to Thursday, offering comfort and financial benefits while working in scenic mountain environments. Based in Winter Park, CO.

Work Environment

Work in Colorado from Monday to Friday, 40–50 hours per week. The role involves active construction sites in mountain environments and changing weather conditions. Expect to work in confined construction environments.

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

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.