What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Bradley Excavating?
About Bradley Excavating
Bradley Excavating is a Colorado Springs site-work contractor specializing in overlot grading, structural excavation, site utilities, recreational fields, demolition and hydro-excavation. We work on commercial, federal and municipal, retail, industrial, senior living, student housing and apartment projects across the region.
We were a finalist for Equipment World and Caterpillar's Contractor of the Year. Our crews include operators, supervisors and pipe layers with 10 to 25 years in the field, and we're still growing.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to run grading, excavation and utility work on active commercial job sites. You'll work alongside our field supervisors, pipe layers and laborers, and you'll be trusted with the equipment that keeps our projects on schedule.
What You'll Do
- Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, scrapers and other earthmoving equipment
- Perform overlot grading, structural excavation, trenching and backfill
- Dig and backfill for site utilities (water, sewer, storm) in coordination with pipe layers
- Read and work from plans, grade stakes and site markings, and hold grade accurately
- Complete daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance, and report issues early
- Follow all safety procedures and take part in our weekly on-site safety meetings
- Help the crew with general site tasks when you're not in the seat
What You Bring
Required
- 2 years’ operating heavy equipment on commercial, utility or site-work projects
- Ability to cut grade and read stakes, plans and elevations
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather, and to lift and handle materials as needed
- Ability to pass pre-employment & random drug screens and background check
Preferred
- Experience with GPS or machine control
- CDL or equipment certifications
- OSHA 10/30
- Experience with Cat or John Deere equipment required
Pay and Benefits
- $25 – $35 per hour, based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Health insurance
Why Bradley
- Safety is a full-time job here. Weekly on-site safety meetings and monthly company-wide safety and policy meetings.
- You'll work with experienced people. Our field team has deep experience, and you'll learn from it.
- Growth. We've invested in facilities, equipment and personnel, and we promote and develop from within.
- Culture. Our core values include going the extra mile, teamwork, valuing people, integrity and enjoying your work.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35