Heavy Equipment Operator – Underground Utilities Experience Required

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type: Full‑time

Schedule: 6:30 AM start | 40+ hours/week | Overtime available

About Us

We’re a family‑owned underground utilities contractor with a tight‑knit crew and a strong promote‑from‑within culture. You’ll work with a modern fleet of Hitachi, John Deere, Cat, and Komatsu equipment—including JD 470 excavators and 624 loaders. If you take pride in your work and want to grow with a company that values skill and reliability, this is the place for you.

What You’ll DoOperate JD 470 excavators and 624 loaders for trenching, excavation, backfill, and utility pipe installation (water/sewer/storm).Read plans and dig to line & grade without GPS assistance.Perform daily inspections and basic equipment maintenance.Load trucks, manage spoils, and maintain clean, organized job sites.Follow trench safety, traffic control procedures, and OSHA standards.Support the crew with additional tasks as needed.What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

1+ years operating excavators/loaders for commercial underground utility installationStrong plan-reading and grade-setting skillsAbility to finish and grade dirt accuratelyComfort operating without GPS guidanceSafety-first mindset with solid OSHA and trenching knowledgeDependable transportation and willingness to work overtimeWhy You’ll Love Working HereFamily-owned with a people-first cultureModern, well-maintained fleetOne crew that handles both dirt and utilities—no silosSteady workload and recognition for strong operatorsOpportunities to grow your skills and advanceJob Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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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.

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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.

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