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The Heavy Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating a variety of medium to heavy construction equipment used in site development, earthmoving, grading, excavation, debris removal, utility installation, and related construction activities.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nOperate various types of heavy construction equipment in a safe and productive manner.\nPerform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, loading, material handling, and site preparation activities.\nRead and interpret grade stakes, construction plans, site markings, and surveying references.\nAssist with establishing and maintaining required grades and elevations.\nConduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily equipment inspections.\nIdentify and report equipment defects, maintenance issues, and safety concerns.\nPerform basic preventive maintenance, including fluid checks, lubrication, and cleaning of assigned equipment.\nFollow project specifications, supervisor instructions, and established work plans.\nMaintain compliance with OSHA regulations, project safety requirements, environmental regulations, and company policies.\nWork around utilities, underground infrastructure, structures, and other job-site hazards safely.\nAssist labor crews and other field personnel as needed.\nMaintain accurate equipment logs, inspection reports, and daily activity reports when required.\nSupport emergency response, disaster recovery, and debris management operations as assigned.\nParticipate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training programs.\nPromote a culture of safety, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.\n\nEQUIPMENT OPERATED\n\nEquipment may include, but is not limited to:\n\nHydraulic Excavators\nBulldozers\nBackhoes\nWheel Loaders\nSkid Steers\nMotor Graders\nCompactors and Rollers\nTelehandlers\nArticulated Dump Trucks\nWater Trucks\nOther heavy construction equipment as assigned.\nRequirements:\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nHigh school diploma or GED preferred.\nMinimum of 3-5 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.\nWorking knowledge of grade reading, basic surveying references, and site layout controls.\nWorking knowledge of excavation, grading, and earthmoving operations.\nAbility to safely operate multiple types of construction equipment.\nAbility to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and project specifications.\nValid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.\nHeavy equipment operator certification(s) as applicable or required.\nAbility to pass pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug testing when required.","company":"Wright Construction Group","rawCompany":"wright construction group","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T08:57:38.290Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2073.00","title":"Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators","slug":"operating-engineers-and-other-construction-equipment-operators"},{"code":"47-2061.00","title":"Construction Laborers","slug":"construction-laborers"},{"code":"47-5022.00","title":"Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining","slug":"excavating-and-loading-machine-and-dragline-operators-surface-mining"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"},{"code":"238910","title":"Site Preparation Contractors","slug":"site-preparation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Heavy Equipment Operator","description":"Description:\n\nPOSITION SUMMARY\n\nWright Construction Group (WCG) is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator II to support construction, emergency response, disaster recovery, and infrastructure projects. 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