Travel Heavy Equipment Operator

$25/hr + Per Diem + Lodging | Contract-to-Hire | Based in Denver, CO

Are you ready to take your skills on the road and be part of something bigger? Join a dynamic team that travels across the Rocky Mountain region—from Colorado to Louisiana—building the foundations of tomorrow.

Why This Role Stands OutAdventure Meets Opportunity: Travel to diverse job sites across the Midwest and South, including Kansas, North Dakota, Texas, and Louisiana.All Expenses Covered: Enjoy paid lodging and daily per diem while on the road.Career Growth: Start as a contractor with the potential to transition into a full-time role.Team Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-first, collaborative environment.What You’ll DoOperate and maintain heavy equipment (Excavators, Loaders, Backhoes) with precision and care.Perform rigging, hoisting, and spotting tasks to support equipment movement.Prepare and level ground for transportation and construction activities.Troubleshoot mechanical issues and assist with basic repairs.Support concrete and foundation work using mixers, compressors, and other power tools.Handle general labor tasks including trenching, site cleanup, and material organization.Uphold safety standards and follow OSHA regulations.What You Bring3+ years of hands-on experience with heavy equipment.Strong experience in concrete labor and general construction.Ability to lift 75+ lbs and work in outdoor environments.Willingness to travel extensively and work occasional night shifts.Preferred experience with forklifts and skidsteers.Work Environment

Join a team focused on specialty foundation systems and ground improvement techniques for commercial, civil, and industrial projects. Each day starts with a safety briefing and clear task assignments. You’ll experience a variety of job sites and conditions, keeping your workday fresh and engaging.

Ready to build something that lasts—while exploring new places? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values hard work, safety, and growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Englewood,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

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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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