Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Alpine Civil Construction is seeking experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Operators to join our field operations team. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy construction equipment on civil, earthwork, utility, roadway, and site-development projects throughout the Denver Metro and surrounding areas.

Our equipment fleet includes motor graders/blades, dozers, scrapers, loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, excavators, compactors, and rollers. We are looking for operators who take pride in their work, understand production, work safely around crews and other equipment, and can contribute to an efficient jobsite.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including motor graders/blades, dozers, scrapers, loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, excavators, compactors, rollers, and other construction equipment as assigned.
• Perform excavation, rough and finish grading, mass earthwork, loading, hauling, watering, dust control, backfilling, compaction, site preparation, and material-handling operations.
• Operate equipment safely around underground utilities, structures, traffic, personnel, and other equipment.
• Follow grade stakes, plans, elevations, GPS/machine-control information, and direction from foremen and superintendents.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns before operating equipment.
• Maintain assigned equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance, greasing, fluid checks, and minor adjustments when required.
• Immediately report equipment damage, mechanical concerns, unsafe conditions, or incidents.
• Follow all Alpine Civil safety policies, project-specific requirements, and applicable OSHA standards.
• Wear required PPE while working in designated construction areas.
• Communicate effectively with laborers, operators, foremen, superintendents, truck drivers, and project personnel.
• Assist with general construction activities when needed.
• Maintain a professional attitude and contribute to a productive team environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience in civil construction, earthwork, utilities, roadway construction, or site development preferred.
• Experience operating one or more of the following: motor graders/blades, dozers, scrapers, loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, excavators, compactors, or rollers.
• Ability to perform grading, excavation, loading, hauling, watering, spreading, backfilling, and compaction work safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of construction-site safety practices and working around underground utilities and active construction operations.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Must be dependable and able to report to assigned projects on time.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• CDL is a plus for positions involving on-road commercial equipment.
• GPS/machine-control experience is a plus.
• Experience with Trimble, Topcon, or similar grade-control systems is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for operators who know their equipment, understand production, respect the people working around them, and take pride in doing the job correctly. Experience in mass excavation, grading, utilities, roadway construction, or site development is strongly valued.

Join Alpine Civil Construction and help us continue building major civil infrastructure and development projects throughout Colorado.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person