Equipment Operator (Construction)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO + Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Weekly Pay

Day One Benefits

Job summary

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

You will operate heavy equipment such as trackhoes, loaders and dozers, read plans, and guide laborers while maintaining a focus on safety. Suncore offers competitive pay, benefits starting Day One, and opportunities to grow your skills and career.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older required.
• At least 1 year of experience running loader, dozer, or trackhoe.
• Ability to read plans and gradestakes.
• Ability to bend, sit for long periods, and work in heat.
• Lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Strong safety focus and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently (trackhoe, backhoe, grader, loader, skidsteer, etc).
• Excavate trenches, load trucks, and grade pads/floors.
• Teach and direct laborers.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications to determine work.
• Mark openings and distances to lay out work areas.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Loader operation

Trackhoe operation

Dozer operation

Reading plans

Grading

Team player

Safety minded

Physical stamina

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 theGrand 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.

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