Equipment Operator (Construction)

GWC Capital; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close to home

Benefits Day One

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Suncore is seeking an Equipment Operator to work on meaningful projects near Grand Junction. Earn $25+ per hour, depending on experience, with benefits starting on day one and growth opportunities within the company.

Responsibilities include safely operating heavy equipment such as trackhoes, backhoes, graders, loaders, and more, excavating trenches, loading trucks, and grading pads. You will read plans, mark layouts, and supervise laborers as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating loader, dozer, or trackhoe.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to read plans and gradestakes.
• 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 plans and specifications to determine work.
• Measure openings and lay out work areas.
• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Loader experience

Dozer experience

Trackhoe experience

Read plans

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Work in heat

18+ age

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.

To learn more about Suncore, click here.

**Current employees must notify supervisor of application**

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