Scraper Operator

HEI Civil; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

401K with discretionary match

$10,000 company-paid life insurance

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United States is seeking an experienced Scraper Operator to join the team. The role involves operating various heavy equipment, maintaining safety standards, and performing daily inspections. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and the physical ability to handle demanding work conditions. Full-time employment with competitive pay starting at $28, along with a range of benefits such as health insurance and paid sick leave is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operating a diverse range of heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Perform routine inspections and report repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment on job sites.
• Attend daily safety meetings to ensure compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment.

Skills

Understanding of computerized controls and electronics

Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination

Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures

Physical strength and endurance

Ability to lift heavy materials

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Excavator

Scraper

Dozer

Job description

Scraper Operator

HEI Civil, a leading construction company with operations in Colorado, Carolinas, and Texas, is looking for an experienced Scraper Operator to join our team. Our focus is on safety, quality, and production, tackling projects from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment such as backhoe, loader, scraper, excavator, water truck, mechanized broom, skid steers, compactor, dozer, motor grader, etc.
• Maintain 3 points of contact on all pieces of equipment at all times.
• Respond to signals and directions by other staff members and work in coordination with them.
• Perform daily walk‑around checks and properly complete daily checklist.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment and report any needed repair to the supervisor.
• Attend daily safety meetings with the crew.
• Operate the equipment in adherence to safety policies, procedures, job site and/or traffic laws.
• Report any safety violation to the Supervisor and/or Safety Director.
• Report any incident to the Supervisor or safety team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• When not operating heavy equipment, must perform all other Laborer job description and duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• Must have physical strength and endurance.
• Ability to lift heavy materials.
• Comfort working in high‑stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations.
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years operating a diverse range of heavy equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from freezing temperatures to heat above 90 °F, in wet and dry conditions.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces.
• Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur.
• Noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• Lifting and carrying 10 up to 60 pounds frequently is required.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent.
• Standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching a majority of the time.
• Work may include manual labor up to and including hand digging.
• Some Saturday work is required; Sundays are rarely needed.

Job Type

Full‑time, nonexempt

Salary

$28+ based on experience

Benefits (available after waiting period)

• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Six Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
• 401K with a discretionary match
• $10,000 company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance