Heavy Equipment Operator – Underground Utilities

Location: Colorado Springs

Type: Full-time | Starts 6:30 AM | 40+ hrs/week

Why You’ll Love Working HereFamily-owned business with a promote-from-within cultureModern fleet of Hitachi, John Deere, Cat & Komatsu (includes JD 470 excavators & 624 loaders)Tight-knit crew—one team handling both dirt and utilitiesSteady work and clear recognition for your skillsWhat You’ll DoOperate JD 470 excavators and 624 loaders for trenching, excavation, backfill, and pipe installation (water/sewer/storm)Read plans and dig to line & grade—no GPS assistancePerform daily inspections and basic machine maintenanceLoad trucks, manage spoils, and maintain organized job sitesFollow trench safety, traffic control, and OSHA standardsSupport the crew wherever neededRequired Qualifications1+ years’ experience operating excavators/loaders for commercial underground utilities installationStrong plan-reading and grade-setting skillsAbility to grade dirtAbility to operate without GPS guidanceSafety-first mindset—OSHA & trenching knowledge essentialReliable transportation and willingness to work overtimeJob 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 Jan 20, 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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