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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

Haynes Excavation, Inc.
Montrose, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

Heavy Equipment Operator

As a heavy equipment operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of various machinery, such as dozers, excavators, and rollers, on excavation sites.

Responsibilities

  • Operate various heavy equipment including dozers, loaders, backhoes, and excavators on construction sites.
  • Conduct routine maintenance checks and troubleshoot mechanical issues to ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.
  • Transport materials using dump trucks and water trucks while adhering to safety regulations.
  • Collaborate with coworkers and subcontractors to execute project plans efficiently and effectively.
  • Follow site safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications

  • Must have strong work ethic with a professional focus on quality, efficiency and safety.
  • Must be reliable/punctual, work independently and as part of a team, and have a positive attitude.
  • Must have a clean driving record for the last 5 years.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen (this includes marijuana per our insurance provider's requirements).
  • Experience in the excavation/utility installation field preferred but NOT required.
  • CDL is preferred, but NOT required.

Haynes Excavation offers year round work, with no layoffs in the slower/winter months. Pay will be based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $26

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