Laborer / Equipment Operator - Excavation (Growth Opportunity)

American Custom Excavation LLC; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American Custom Excavation LLC in the Denver Metro area is seeking a hands-on Laborer/Operator to join our growing team. You will work alongside experienced operators and leadership, assisting with daily site work while developing into a higher-level operator over time.

This long-term opportunity offers steady year-round work, a clear path to full equipment operator roles, and growth with a fast-scaling company across civil, commercial, and residential projects in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Construction or excavation experience required.
• Skid steer or mini excavator experience required.
• Utility work experience (water/sewer/storm) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with excavation, grading, and site prep
• Support underground utility installation (water, sewer, storm)
• Trenching support, pipe prep, backfill, and compaction
• Operate skid steer / mini excavator (based on experience)
• Load/unload materials and maintain jobsite organization
• Work safely around existing utilities
• Follow direction and communicate clearly with crew

Skills

Skid steer operation

Mini excavator operation

Outdoor work

Job description

Job Description

American Custom Excavation – Denver Metro / Front Range

About Us

American Custom Excavation is a growing excavation contractor specializing in civil, commercial, and residential work across Colorado. Our projects include site development, utilities (water/sewer/storm), and technical excavation.

We are building a strong, reliable crew and are looking for the right person to grow with us.

Position Overview

This is a hands-on Laborer / Operator role. You will be working alongside experienced operators and leadership, assisting with daily site work while developing into a higher-level operator over time.

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity—not just a job—this is it.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with excavation, grading, and site prep
• Support underground utility installation (water, sewer, storm)
• Trenching support, pipe prep, backfill, and compaction
• Operate skid steer / mini excavator (based on experience)
• Load/unload materials and maintain jobsite organization
• Work safely around existing utilities
• Follow direction and communicate clearly with crew

Requirements (Read Carefully)

• Must show up on time, every day
• Must be willing to perform physical labor outdoors
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs
• Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude

Required

• Construction or excavation experience
• Skid steer or mini excavator experience
• Utility work experience (water/sewer/storm)

Pay & Growth

• $19–$26/hour starting, depending on experience
• Raises based on performance—not time
• Clear path to full equipment operator role
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company

What We’re Looking For

We are not looking for someone who needs to be told what to do every minute.

We want someone who:

• Works hard without being pushed
• Takes pride in their work
• Wants to learn and improve
• Is reliable and consistent

Why Join Us

• Steady, year-round work
• Strong team environment
• Real opportunity to move up
• Work on a wide variety of projects (not stuck doing the same thing every day)

Company Description

We are a developing company in a growth phase, offering employees the opportunity to advance as our capabilities, project volume, and market presence continue to expand.