NOW HIRING: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

NOW HIRING: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Commercial & Industrial Plumbing | Underground Utilities & Excavation

Location: Northern Colorado / Front Range / Cheyenne

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About Us:

We are a growing commercial and industrial plumbing contractor specializing in plumbing systems, underground utilities, hydronic piping, and process piping for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. We take pride in quality workmanship, safe jobsite practices, teamwork, and getting the job done right the first time.
We are looking for an experienced Construction Equipment Operator to support our field crews with excavation, underground plumbing installations, grading, and backfill operations throughout Northern Colorado and the surrounding Front Range.

Position Overview:

The Construction Equipment Operator will operate mini excavators, skid steers, and other construction equipment to support underground plumbing installations and general sitework. The ideal candidate has hands-on excavation experience, understands proper grade and slope requirements, can work from construction plans and elevations, and takes ownership of equipment, safety, and production.
This position requires someone who can work independently while coordinating closely with plumbers, foremen, superintendents, and other trades on active construction sites.
Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate mini excavators, skid steers, and other equipment used for commercial and industrial plumbing installations.
• Perform accurate excavations for underground sanitary sewer, storm drainage, domestic water, and other plumbing and piping systems.
• Establish and maintain proper trench elevations, pipe inverts, grades, and slopes to meet project plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, utility layouts, benchmarks, grade stakes, and elevation references.
• Excavate trenches and pits to required depths and dimensions while maintaining safe working conditions.
• Assist plumbing crews with pipe installation, bedding, haunching, backfill, and compaction.
• Perform finish grading, site preparation, material handling, and general earthwork as needed.
• Identify existing underground utilities and follow required utility locating, potholing, and excavation procedures.
• Coordinate equipment movements and excavation sequencing with field leadership to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Maintain proper trench protection and excavation safety practices, including working within approved protective systems and sloping requirements.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, perform basic preventative maintenance, and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized equipment and jobsites.
• Communicate potential conflicts, unexpected site conditions, grade discrepancies, and production concerns to the foreman or superintendent.
• Assist with general labor and other field tasks when equipment operation is not required.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience operating mini excavators and skid steers on construction sites.
• Proven ability to perform accurate trenching and excavation for underground utilities or plumbing systems.
• Working knowledge of elevations, pipe grades, slopes, and underground installation requirements.
• Ability to read construction drawings and follow field layout instructions.
• Strong understanding of excavation hazards, underground utility awareness, and jobsite safety.
• Ability to work effectively around underground piping crews and other construction trades.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to report to various jobsites throughout the service area.
• Dependable work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and productivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with foremen, project supervisors, and fellow crew members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with commercial, industrial, or institutional plumbing and underground utility installations.
• Experience excavating for sanitary sewer, storm drainage, domestic water, and process piping.
• Familiarity with laser levels, pipe lasers, rotary lasers, grade rods, GPS grade control, or other grade-checking equipment.
• Experience using construction plans to establish and verify trench elevations and pipe slopes.
• Knowledge of trench boxes, shoring systems, protective sloping, and excavation access requirements.
• Experience with compactors, loaders, dump trucks, and other supporting equipment.
• OSHA 10/30 training or other applicable construction safety training.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record; CDL is a plus if required for assigned duties.