Equipment Operator (Construction)

GWC Capital; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One Benefits

Weekly Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + 9 holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

Suncore is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform ground-level tasks on projects in the Grand Junction area. You will operate heavy equipment, excavate trenches, load trucks, and grade surfaces while mentoring on-site laborers. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a local setting.

Competitive pay starts at $25+ per hour, with benefits beginning on day one and opportunities for growth as you gain experience on diverse equipment such as trackhoes, loaders, and dozers.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year of experience operating loaders, dozers, or trackhoes.
• Ability to read plans and gradestakes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently (trackhoe, backhoe, grader, loader, skidsteer, etc).
• Excavate trenches, load trucks, and grade pads/floors.
• Train and direct laborers on-site.
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Read plans

Physical stamina

Tools

Loader

Trackhoe

Grader

Dozer

Job description

Overview

Work where you live.

Build a career that lasts

Suncore is looking for an Equipment Operator to work on meaningful projects close to home in the Grand Junction area.

We offer competitive pay that matches your operating expertise, opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career, and industry-leading benefits that begin on day one.

Compensation for this position is $25+/hr, depending on experience.

What You'll Do

• Operate heavy equipment safely & efficiently. This could be a trackhoe, backhoe, grader, loader, skidsteer, crushing equipment, dozer, etc.
• Excavate trenches, load trucks, and grade pads/floors.
• Teach and direct our laborers.
• Read and understand plans, instructions, and specifications to determine the work needed to get the job done.
• Measure, mark and record openings and distances to lay out areas where the work will be done.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools.

What You Bring

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year of experience running a loader, dozer, or trackhoe.
• Ability to read plans and gradestakes.
• Ability to bend, sit for long periods, and work in the heat.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs without assistance.
• Attention and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Why Suncore?

• Competitive compensation with opportunities to grow
• Work close to where you live - spend more time at home
• Benefits starting Day One and continuing through furlough
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with generous HSA contributions
• 401(k) with 6% company match and profit sharing
• 15 Days PTO + 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mental Health Resources
• Weekly Pay

If you're looking for more than a paycheck (but you want that too every Friday), come to a place where you can build a lasting career.

**Current employees must notify supervisor of application**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.