Heavy Equipment Operator

Consolidated Resource, LLC; Platteville (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Resource, LLC in Platteville, Colorado, is seeking a qualified equipment operator to support a wide range of daily tasks. The role involves operating heavy machinery, following safety procedures, and collaborating with crews to keep projects on schedule.

You will read project plans, perform basic maintenance, and adapt to changing priorities as duties vary by day. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Prompt, punctual attendance.
• Ability to follow instruction and carry out duties unsupervised.
• Work proficiently with tools and equipment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Capable of openly communicating ideas and problems.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in potentially hazardous environments
• Participate in daily safety meetings and duties
• Offer labor support to crews when equipment operating is not the primary task at hand
• Lift/Carry heavy objects up to 50#
• Proficiently use hand and power tools
• General construction and excavation skills
• Shows competency and ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Plan reading

Communication

Tools

Backhoe

Skid steer

Excavators

Loaders

Dozer

Trencher

Job description

Date posted: May 4, 2026

Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour

This position serves as a qualified equipment operator and is used to support a wide variety of tasks in our day to day. operations. Job duties will vary considerably from day to day as this is a very diverse position.

What you'll do

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work safely in potentially hazardous environments


• Participate in daily safety meetings and duties


• Offer labor support to crews when equipment operating is not the primary task at hand.


• Lift/Carry heavy objects up to 50#


• Proficiently use hand and power tools


• General construction and excavation skills


• Shows competency and ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment.

• Earth moving equipment. Backhoe, skid steer, excavators, loaders, dozers, motor grader, trencher, compaction equipment


• Arial lifts


• Ability to perform general maintenance and inspections of the equipment they will be operating.

• Comprehend project plans and documents.


• Participate in daily JSA meetings.


• assist in daily inspection of safety equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position is not a supervisory role but will remain accountable to help ensure all co-workers are working in a manner that is conducive to the safety of everyone around. This position will report directly to their respective supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will be faced with varying working conditions. Inclement and/or extreme weather may be a factor as well as other unforeseen conditions. The potential for long hours and varying shifts may also exist.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening


• Must be able to come to work promptly, regularly, and on-time


• Able to follow instruction and carry out duties while unsupervised


• Work proficiently with tools and equipment


• Will work well with others and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Capable of openly communicating ideas and problems