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Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice (internal applicants only)

Spriggs Excavation
Durango, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026

Spriggs Vision & Core Values

At Spriggs Excavation, Inc., we don’t just dig the dirt—we redefine it. Our vision is to be a company that is admired for our People, Partnership, and Performance. The Spriggs Way serves as the foundation for our values, beliefs, and behaviors. At Spriggs, trust, respect, and humility shape our culture, while performance, integrity, and accountability drive our actions. We take pride in our diverse culture and core values of Safety, Teamwork, Professionalism, Accountability, and Integrity, which we live every day. These values guide our work and help us continue delivering exceptional results.



Internal Opportunity: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with us?

We are now accepting resumes from current employees only for the Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on training, earn industry-recognized credentials, and build a long-term career in heavy civil construction.



Program Details:

  • Open to: Internal applicants only
  • Cohort Start Date: Anticipated early next year
  • How to Apply: Submit your resume on Bamboo; if you recently applied to the company, reach out to Lisa and ask for your resume to be copied to the Apprenticeship position


Whether you’re currently in the field, shop, or supporting operations in another role — if you’re motivated, safety-focused, and eager to learn how to operate heavy equipment, we encourage you to apply!


If you have questions about the program or the application process, please reach out to Jeff Cross; 970-759-7583. 

Let’s build your future together!



Who We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are motivated by our core values and want to be their best every day!

  • Safety: Uncompromising! First! Last! Always!
  • Teamwork: One Goal, One Team, All Succeed.
  • Professionalism: The quality of how we show up and do our job with the highest standards.
  • Accountability: Holding ourselves responsible for our actions, behaviors and performance. 
  • Integrity: Do the right thing, even when no one is looking. 

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