Heavy Equipment Operator - Earn $30 - $36 per hour - Full Time Position with Benefits

Company: Skillit.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

We’re seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators for exciting projects in select U.S cities. We prioritize your safety and value your expertise. We offer flexible interview times and an easy-to-follow application process. Apply now to jumpstart your skilled craft career! While this position is based out of Cheyenne, WY - we are happy to accept candidates outside of this area! You will be paid Per Diem if you live 90 miles from Cheyenne, WY! Markets Hiring : Cheyenne, WY | Laramie, WY | Fort Collins, CO | Greeley, CO | Denver, CO | Loveland, CO | Longmont, CO About the Position: A Skillit customer is looking for 20 Heavy Equipment Operators around Cheyenne, Wyoming for an immediate start. Any workers that live 90 miles away from the site will receive Per Diem. This job will serve the front range and the mountains for various jobs around the below listed markets, starting with the project in Cheyenne. Salary Range: $30 - $36 per hour per diem for any workers living 90 miles from the job site in Cheyenne. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Company-paid short & long-term disability. Paid maternity/paternity leave Company-paid life insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Here’s what Skillit needs from you: Valid Driver’s License. Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment. Ability to read blueprints, plans, and grade stakes. Familiarity with GPS systems. (3D modeling software) Prior construction experience. Preferred: High school diploma. Bilingual (English/Spanish) OSHA 10 certification. Experience with wet utilities, compaction requirements, scrapers, and motor graders. Willingness to travel (Per-diem included if working outside of Denver) Physical Demands/Work Environment: Upper body strength and overall physical agility to complete tasks (ex. Operating a backhoe). Ability to move heavy objects is often required to remove rocks and debris. Ability to detect necessary equipment repairs by visually and/or audibly perceiving malfunctions. Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism. Move heavy objects (50 LB) long distances (more than 20 feet) Operators are frequently expected to work in rain and snow. Work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment. Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. ? Here’s what you’ll be doing: Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, backhoes, graders, bulldozers, and more. Perform daily equipment inspections and follow all safety guidelines. Read and understand blueprints and site plans. Mentor and support less experienced operators. Work independently or as directed by the Foreman to meet project goals. Help maintain quality and schedule by working efficiently and accurately. Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure safe and smooth site operations.

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