Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

R.E. Monks Construction Co.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Monks Construction in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator to support multiple projects across the region. The role requires flexibility to travel for several-month assignments and to operate heavy machinery safely on varied terrain.

You will perform pre/post inspections, maintain equipment, and follow safety protocols, contributing to on-site efficiency and project timelines. A strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to pass screenings are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug screenings.
• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Pass work history verification.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Positive and safe work history.
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned projects.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain equipment
• Earth moving, ditching, trenching and hoisting
• Perform equipment pre and post inspections
• Understand plan grades as required
• Distinguish between material types and moisture content of various soil types
• Maintain a clean cab
• Use hand tools as required
• Attend and participate in daily and/or weekly safety meeting
• Participate in toolbox safety meetings and daily stretch and bend activities
• Perform construction related work as required
• Consistent attendance

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Reliability

Reading and following instructions

Travel readiness

Job description

Build Your Future with Monks Construction

For over 60 years, Monks Construction has been a trusted name in heavy civil construction. We take pride in delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across the region.We’re looking for dedicated professionals — from experienced experts to emerging leaders — who want to grow their careers with a company that values their contributions. At Monks, we foster a supportive, rewarding work environment where every team member plays a critical role in our shared success.

TRAVELING HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

We are seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator who is willing to travel based on business needs and project schedules. Assignments typically last several months, so the successful candidate must be flexible and prepared to work wherever projects are located.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain equipment
• Earth moving, ditching, trenching and hoisting
• Perform equipment pre and post inspections
• Understand plan grades as required
• Distinguish between material types and moisture content of various soil types
• Maintain a clean cab
• Use hand tools as required
• Attend and participate in daily and/or weekly safety meeting
• Participate in toolbox safety meetings and daily stretch and bend activities
• Perform construction related work as required
• Consistent attendance

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, cold, noise and other conditions common to a construction site
• May require irregular hours, out of town work, overnight stays, nights, weekends, and holidays
• May require working in safe trench conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to pass and maintain pre-employment and drug screenings
• Ability to pass an pre-employment physical
• Ability to pass work history verification
• Ability to life and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Positive and safe work history
• Reliable means of transportation to and from assigned projectsRequires full range of body motion including handling and operating levers or controls
• Climbing, manual and finger dexterity including eye-hand coordination
• Use of foot controls and pedals
• Requires good or corrected vision and hearing within normal range
• Requires ability to operate large equipment in rough terrain
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to understand and follow safety guidelines
• Must be able to travel

Experience

• Heavy civil construction experience is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - as a 100% employee-owned company, you share in the success you help build
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)