NOW HIRING: Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator — Underground Duct Bank

Location: Johnstown, CO
Pay: $24–$32/hr DOE + OT
Company: Great Basin Staffing LLC

About the Role

We’re hiring a safety-first Excavator / Heavy Equipment Operator with proven underground experience. You’ll dig and shape duct bank trenches, read grade stakes, and hold/set grade using rotating lasers/GPS. Work includes precision trenching around utilities, conduit encasement, vault placement, backfill/compaction, and tight-tolerance finish.

Key Responsibilities

Excavate and shape duct bank trenches to plan/spec; maintain trench geometry for conduit spacing and encasement.
Read grade stakes and set/hold grade using laser levels (rotary/pipe laser) and/or GPS (e.g., Trimble).
Place conduit banks, encasement, handholes/vaults, and pull boxes; coordinate with crews for layout, bedding, and backfill.
Work around live utilities; maintain trench safety (sloping, shoring, shielding) and housekeeping.
Perform daily equipment inspections; complete basic maintenance and logs.
Collaborate with foreman/PM on production, sequencing, and QA; assist with as-builts/measure-ups as directed.
Operate additional equipment as needed (loader, skid steer, compactor, dozer, telehandler).

Must-Have Qualifications

3+ years operating excavators in underground utilities/duct bank or civil sitework.
Demonstrated skill with laser leveling and reading grade stakes; able to cut grade within tolerance.
Strong knowledge of trench safety, utility awareness, and work-zone best practices.
Ability to read plans, profiles, details, and underground utility drawings.
Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation; ability to pass pre-employment requirements.
Safety mindset and communication skills; team-oriented.

Nice-to-Have

Experience with Trimble/Rover/GPS, pipe lasers, or total stations.
Underground electrical duct bank experience (conduit spacing, encasement, vaults).
CDL-A/B, NCCER certification, OSHA-10/30, First Aid/CPR.
Skid steer/loader/dozer proficiency; compaction testing familiarity (moisture/density).

Work Conditions

Outdoor construction environment; standing, walking, stooping, lifting 50+ lbs; climbing in/out of equipment and trenches.
Variable weather; occasional nights/weekends as project demands.

Why Great Basin Staffing

Weekly payroll, OT eligibility, and consistent project pipeline.
Strong safety culture and responsive project support.
Referral bonus for qualified hires (ask for details).

Apply Today

Call: (877) 399-9157
Apply: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17585560458120067292mpT

Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent on meeting client/site requirements.

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