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Laborer / Equipment Operator - Excavation (Growth Opportunity)

$19 - $26 per hour

American Custom Excavation LLC

Job Description

Job Description

American Custom Excavation – Denver Metro / Front Range

About Us

American Custom Excavation is a growing excavation contractor specializing in civil, commercial, and residential work across Colorado. Our projects include site development, utilities (water/sewer/storm), and technical excavation.

We are building a strong, reliable crew and are looking for the right person to grow with us.

Position Overview

This is a hands-on Laborer / Operator role . You will be working alongside experienced operators and leadership, assisting with daily site work while developing into a higher-level operator over time.

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity—not just a job—this is it.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with excavation, grading, and site prep
  • Support underground utility installation (water, sewer, storm)
  • Trenching support, pipe prep, backfill, and compaction
  • Operate skid steer / mini excavator (based on experience)
  • Load/unload materials and maintain jobsite organization
  • Work safely around existing utilities
  • Follow direction and communicate clearly with crew

Requirements (Read Carefully)

  • Must show up on time, every day
  • Must be willing to perform physical labor outdoors
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs
  • Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude

Required

  • Construction or excavation experience
  • Skid steer or mini excavator experience
  • Utility work experience (water/sewer/storm)

Pay & Growth

  • $19–$26/hour starting , depending on experience
  • Raises based on performance—not time
  • Clear path to full equipment operator role
  • Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company

What We’re Looking For

We are not looking for someone who needs to be told what to do every minute.

We want someone who:

  • Works hard without being pushed
  • Takes pride in their work
  • Wants to learn and improve
  • Is reliable and consistent

Why Join Us

  • Steady, year-round work
  • Strong team environment
  • Real opportunity to move up
  • Work on a wide variety of projects (not stuck doing the same thing every day)

How to Apply

Reply to this posting with:

  1. Brief work history
  2. Equipment experience (if any)
  3. Availability

Applications without a short description of your experience will not be considered.

 

Company Description

We are a developing company in a growth phase, offering employees the opportunity to advance as our capabilities, project volume, and market presence continue to expand.

Company Description

We are a developing company in a growth phase, offering employees the opportunity to advance as our capabilities, project volume, and market presence continue to expand.

Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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