**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator** **Are you a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator looking for an exciting opportunity? We are seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic team and work on commercial construction sites** . **Why Join Us?** + Be part of a dynamic and growing team that offers long-term, year-round work. + With exciting plans to open a new office in Florida, you'll have leadership opportunities right here in Colorado Springs! + Enjoy full benefits from day one and thrive in our family-oriented work environment. **Key Responsibilities:** + Dig trenches, lay pipes, backfill trenches, and perform ground cutting and grading. + Assist with additional tasks as needed, including manual digging and pipe laying. + Operate heavy machinery such as excavators, loaders, and skid steers. + Assist with various construction tasks as needed. + Accurately cut grades to within 0.10'. + Read and interpret blueprints and specifications. + Utilize levels and lasers to measure grades. + Excavate trenches up to 25' deep for underground utilities. + Ensure safe working practices around utilities and other workers **Requirements:** + MUST HAVE 5+ years of experience with excavators in mainline utilities, dirt work, and grading. + Experience with loaders and articulated tractors. + Ability to read blueprints and specifications. + Skill in using levels and lasers to measure grades. + Willingness to get out of the equipment and do hands-on work. **Work Environment:** **Location:** Castle Rock to Pueblo, with potential projects in Rocky Ford, Golden, and Buckley Airforce Base. **Schedule:** + Current: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Saturday + Usual: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday + Hours: 45-50 hours/week (to catch up on weather delays) **Focus:** Civil construction and excavation. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $62400.00/yr. Most benefits offered below start at the employee's 90 day employment date. Primary Care benefit - (not health insurance, no major medical - covers primary care only) $79/month per person. The employee coverage is paid by Global CM after one year of service. Employees must pay for any dependents. Life Insurance - term/$150,000 - paid by Global CM. Retirement - offered through the Colorado SecureSavings program, 5% of gross wages, no company match. Vacation - one week paid after 1 year of service. two weeks after 2 years of service. Paid holidays - Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day. Sick Time - effective upon employment, Colorado standards - 1 hour for every 30 worked, up to a max of 48 hours/year. No carry over. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Calhan,CO. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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. 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. 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.