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Full-Time Year-Round Winter Park, CO Field & Onsite $30–$40/hrPosted 4h ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator Full-Time Year-Round Winter Park, CO Field & Onsite $30–$40/hr

Heavy Equipment Operators are the core of everything we do. You'll operate our fleet of excavators, dozers, loaders, and snowcats on active civil construction and snow removal projects — working alongside a skilled crew in one of Colorado's most dynamic mountain environments. This is a full-time, year-round position with real stability and a clear path forward.

Responsibilities
  • Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, snowcats, and other heavy equipment with precision and efficiency
  • Execute civil construction tasks: site preparation, grading, excavation, backfill, and material placement
  • Operate snow removal equipment on commercial properties and job sites in all winter conditions
  • Inspect equipment before and after every shift — fluids, tracks, hydraulics, attachments, safety systems
  • Perform minor field maintenance; communicate mechanical issues to the field mechanic promptly
  • Maintain accurate equipment logs and daily timecard entries
  • Collaborate with crew leads, laborers, and site managers to keep projects on schedule
Qualifications
  • Minimum 1 year hands-on experience operating excavators, bulldozers, loaders, or equivalent machinery
  • Demonstrated ability to operate safely in varied terrain and weather conditions including snow and extreme cold
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; CDL a plus
  • Working knowledge of equipment safety protocols and basic maintenance procedures
  • Reliable, punctual, and a strong collaborator — our crews depend on each other
  • Comfortable working at elevation and in mountain weather environments year-round
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
Compensation & Benefits

$30.00 – $40.00 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, up to $2,500 relocation assistance, company-paid Winter Park Resort ski season pass, and employee referral program. Company vehicle for Lead Operators. Significant overtime opportunity.

Schedule: 40 hours/week minimum. Overtime may be required during active construction and snow removal seasons. Weekend and after-hours shifts possible based on project and weather demands.

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