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Construction Laborer / Support Heavy Equipment Operator

Alpine Excavation, LLC
New Castle, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026

We are seeking a skilled and experienced construction laborer / support heavy equipment operator to join our company! We are a small company looking for someone with ambition and great work ethics to grow with us!

Scope of work:

  • You will need to safely and efficiently assist the lead operator on site. This includes checking grades with a transit and/or GPS rover, hand shoveling around utilities, raking out final grades, and operating heavy equipment (Excavator, Skid Steer, Loader, Etc...) when needed around jobsites
  • Some examples of the type of work we do are: Dig foundations, install utilities, set grades, etc...
  • There will be manual labor needed with the tasks shown above such as shoveling, raking, and moving materials
  • You will be working directly with your lead operator on a daily basis
  • You will be working Monday - Friday (Home every night) & Weekends when needed
  • Typical work day is around 10 hours
  • Location of work is normally in the Roaring Fork Valley from Glenwood Springs to Basalt

Responsibilities:

  • Safely and efficiently assist the lead operator on site
  • Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment when needed on site
  • Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Communicate well with clients and other contractors on site
  • Move materials safely and efficiently
  • Keep equipment clean and in good operating condition
  • Inspect equipment before and after work day

Qualifications:

  • MUST have a minimum of 1 year of verifiable excavation / heavy equipment operation experience
  • MUST have clean driving record with no major violations
  • Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills is preferred
  • Experience with GPS / machine control is preferred
  • Ability to handle physical workload (Lift 100lbs regularly and be able to climb up and down equipment)
  • STRONG work ethic
  • MUST be a NON Tobacco user and be able to pass a drug test

*NOTE:

You WILL be tested on all types of equipment before employment would begin to verify skill level. If you pass the skills tests and are employed, you will start a 30 day probationary trial period. If you have the skill level and are the level of candidate we are looking for, you will then continue full time employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Excavation / Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $32

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