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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 projects
Requires 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
Apply at remonks.com
Join us and become part of a team where your work matters.
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)
Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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