Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator Laborer

Travel Required – Western U.S. & Texas

We’re hiring Apprentice‑Level Heavy Equipment Operatrors/Laborers who are motivated, hands‑on, and open to traveling for work. This role supports geotechnical and foundation construction projects across the Rocky Mountain region, Kansas, North Dakota, Texas, and occasionally as far as Louisiana.

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to grow in the heavy construction and geotechnical field.

Job Details

• Schedule: 5–6 days per week

• Hours: 10 hours per day (50 hours/week average)

• Job Duration: Typically 1–2 months per project

• Travel: Extensive travel required across multiple states

• Per Diem: $40–$50 per day worked

• Housing: Provided by the company

• Mileage: Paid at the current government rate

What You’ll Do

• Assist with operating, inspecting, and maintaining construction equipment per manufacturer specifications

• Support equipment movement through rigging, hoisting, spotting, and signaling

• Perform soil leveling and ground preparation for safe transport of equipment and materials

• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and supporting repairs as needed

• Follow job instructions provided by supervisors and foremen

• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all safety regulations

• Support operation of mixers, air compressors, generators, pumps, and other power equipment

• Assist experienced operators with specialized track‑mounted drilling equipment used in geotechnical construction

Labor Responsibilities

This position includes hands‑on physical labor , such as:

• Digging and backfilling trenches and excavations

• Cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining equipment

• Organizing materials and supplies

• Cleaning and preparing job sites to remove debris and hazards

• Safely operating hand and power tools, including jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders, concrete mixers, and pneumatic tools

Qualifications

• Apprentice‑level to intermediate experience in construction or heavy civil work

• Ability to operate skid steers, all‑terrain forklifts, hydraulic excavators, and front‑end loaders

• Experience with rigging and hoisting or willingness to learn under supervision

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Western U.S. and Texas

• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions

• Ability to work safely in confined, uneven, or cluttered spaces

• Capable of climbing, maintaining balance, and working around heavy equipment

• OSHA, First Aid, and/or safety training preferred

• Experience in geotechnical work, ground improvement, grouting, or earth retention is a plus, but not required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of COMMERCE CITY, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 COMMERCE CITY,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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.