Travelling Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator / Laborer

Aerotek is hiring for a geo-technical contractor specializing in the design and installation of specialty foundation elements and ground improvement techniques. Our projects are generally commercial, civil, and industrial. We take pride in our earth retention molds and sculpting that hold back slopes. As an Equipment Operator, you will use front end loaders, dozers, backhoes to dig, trench, move materials onsite, move lumber, pile rock, and compact. You will also use a Tie back drill, concrete pump, or micropile.

Hard Skills :

• 2+ years of experience on heavy equipment
• Proficiency with front end loaders, skid steers, drills, water trucks, and mini dozers (D3)
• Experience unloading beams, cutting beams, unloading trucks, and performing physical work
• Ability to operate forklifts, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, and drills

Soft Skills :

Why Work Here?

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in large, notable projects. We offer a stable career path with no layoffs and provide employees with the chance to work in various locations and on diverse projects. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield, 401k, vision, and dental coverage.

Work Environment :

Our work environment involves working on commercial, civil, and industrial projects. Employees start their days with a safety orientation and receive task assignments from their supervisor. The role requires working 5-6 days per week, 10 hours per day, with an average of 50 hours per week. Most jobs require travel across the Rocky Mountain region, Kansas, North Dakota to Texas, and as far as Louisiana. Employees receive mileage reimbursement at the government rate and a per diem of $40 per day for travel.

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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Collins, CO.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 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 meet 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.