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Civil Equipment Operator

Taylor Excavating & Underground LLC
Grand Junction, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026

Taylor Excavating & Underground LLC is hiring an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. The position is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the Foreman, Equipment Operators, and Crew. This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed in and out of the equipment and per the supervisor's instruction.

Duties/Competencies:

  • Operate Skid steers, Dozers, Excavators, Loaders, Compaction Equipment.
  • Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations.
  • Performs job site clean-up
  • Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
  • Other duties as assigned per supervisor
  • Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  • Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
  • Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
  • Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
  • Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance

Candidates for this position must pass a Drug Test.

This is a physically demanding position. Candidate must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. Employee must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Taylor Excavating & Underground LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay for these positions depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $28

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