• Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Job Title: Equipment Operator – Loaders & Excavators

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking experienced **Loader and Excavator Operators** to join our reliable and locally rooted team. This is a great opportunity for skilled professionals looking for steady work, a strong team culture, and long-term growth with a respected, family-owned company.

    Key Qualifications:

    + Minimum **6,240 hours (3 years)** of combined experience operating loaders and excavators.

    + Familiarity with **Hitachi** , **John Deere** , and some **Caterpillar** and **Komatsu** equipment.

    + Experience operating newer machinery (note: GPS systems not currently in use).

    About Us:

    + A **family-owned business** serving the Colorado Springs area for over **75 years** .

    + Unified team structure – **no separation between dirt and utilities crews** .

    + Strong emphasis on **internal growth and promotion** .

    + Committed to building a **positive, team-oriented culture** .

    Compensation & Benefits:

    + Competitive pay: **$25–$27/hour** , based on experience.

    + **Consistent, year-round work** .

    + Opportunities for **career advancement** and skill development.

     

    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

    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 Colorado Springs,CO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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.