Top 77 Excavator operator Jobs in Boulder Co

Heavy Equipment Operator/Irrigation & Infrastructure Specialist
New Consolidated Lower Boulder Reservoir and Ditch Company —Longmont, CO
- $55,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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Heavy Equipment Operator (Mountain Region)
ENTACT —Denver, CO
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Excavator
4X Construction Group LLC —Erie, CO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Residential Heavy Equipment Operator
Team Chatfield LLC —Lyons, CO
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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EXCAVATOR OPERATOR
RD Pipeline Construction —Arvada, CO
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Heavy Equipment Excavator Operator (CAT)
BT Construction, Inc. —Henderson, CO
- $36 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
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Rover Equipment Operator
Amrize —Longmont, CO
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Equipment Operator
Wright Tree Service —Boulder, CO
- $35.36 an hour
- Overtime
- No travel
Mainline Operator
HEI Civil —Denver, CO
- $40 an hour
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
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Loader/Excavator Basement Digger
Martin Construction Inc. —Denver, CO
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Mainline Operator
Apex Underground —Arvada, CO
- $25 - $43 an hour
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Utility Construction Technician (Class A CDL Required)
Communication Construction & Engineering, Inc. —Denver, CO
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator - 100% Travel
Spriggs Excavation —Denver, CO
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Plumbing Underground Operator
Blue Sky Plumbing & Heating —Denver, CO
- $75,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Equipment Operator
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies —Denver, CO
- $32 - $41 an hour
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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Backhoe Operator
Plumbline Services —Denver, CO
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Heavy Equipment Operator - Civil Construction
Naranjo Civil Constructors, Inc —Denver, CO
- $28 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Scraper Operator
HEI Civil —Denver, CO
- From $28 an hour
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Dunrite Excavation Inc. —Berthoud, CO
- $28 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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CDL Operator II - Utility Services
SiteWise Corporation —Henderson, CO
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- English
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Irrigation & Infrastructure Specialist

New Consolidated Lower Boulder Reservoir and Ditch Company
Longmont, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Outdoor work experience
CDL A
Concrete reinforcement
GPS
Rigging
Loader operation
Trenching and excavation safety procedures
Skid steer loader
Laser levels
Preventive machine maintenance
Construction grading
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator (Irrigation & Infrastructure Specialist)

Company: New Consolidated Lower Boulder Reservoir and Ditch Company

Location: Boulder County

Reports To: Ditch Superintendent / General Manager

Position Summary

As a Heavy Equipment Operator for New Consolidated Lower Boulder, you are the frontline defender of our water rights and delivery systems. You will operate specialized machinery to maintain hundreds of miles of unlined and lined canals, laterals, and drains.

This isn't a flat-pad construction site. You’ll be working on narrow easements, navigating steep canal banks, and managing delicate water levels where a two-inch mistake can mean a dry field for a shareholder or a flooded basement for a neighbor.

Core Responsibilities

Precision Excavation: Utilize long-reach excavators and backhoes to desilt canals and reshape prism walls without compromising the structural integrity of the bank.
Structure Installation: Excavate, set, and backfill water control structures, including headgates, flumes, weirs, and large-diameter RCP (Reinforced Concrete Pipe).
Bank Stabilization: Execute rip-rap placement and compaction to prevent erosion in high-flow transition zones.
Vegetation & Debris Management: Clear "trash" (organic debris), downed trees, and invasive brush from easements using specialized attachments (mowers, grapples).
Road Maintenance: Operate a motor grader or dozer to maintain narrow ditch-rider access roads, ensuring they remain passable for monitoring vehicles during the irrigation season.
Emergency Response: Provide rapid-response mobilization for breach repairs or gate failures, often in inclement weather or high-flow conditions.

Required Technical Skills

Machinery Mastery: Proven proficiency in operating Long-Reach Excavators (30G to 85G class), Backhoes, Skid Steers, and Motor Graders.
Grade Control: Ability to read and pull grade manually or via GPS/Laser systems to ensure a consistent $0.01\%$ to $0.05\%$ slope for gravity-fed water systems.
Rigging & Lifting: Experience with trench boxes and rigging hardware for setting heavy pre-cast concrete structures.
Mechanical Aptitude: Basic field maintenance skills (greasing, track tensioning, identifying hydraulic leaks) to minimize downtime in remote locations.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

Experience

Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operation; 2+ years in drainage, utility, or irrigation preferred.

Licensing

Valid Class A CDL (with tanker endorsement preferred) to transport equipment between headings.

Physicality

Ability to lift 75 lbs, climb in/out of deep trenches, and walk miles of uneven ditch banks.

Environment

Must be comfortable working in extreme heat, mud, and around fast-moving water.

Safety

Deep understanding of OSHA trenching and shoring standards.

The "X-Factor" (What makes you the right fit)

You understand that in this industry, water is gold. You have the "feel" for the machine to avoid hitting buried fiber optics or old clay tile lines that aren't on any map. You are professional and patient when dealing with frustrated shareholders or curious landowners on the ditch bank. Most importantly, you show up when the headgate is stuck and the rain is horizontal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

Longmont, CO 80501 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Longmont, CO 80501: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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