Equipment Operator in Grand Junction, Colorado at Frank Calandra Jennmar Services

Location: Kremmling, CO
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM (12-Hour Shifts)
Pay: $22.00–$26.00 per hour (DOE)

JENNMAR Services is currently hiring an experienced Equipment Operator to join our team in Kremmling, Colorado. This is a skilled position responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction equipment in support of paving, grading, excavation, and aggregate operations.

If you're a dependable equipment operator who values safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship, we encourage you to apply.

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, including loaders, backhoes, track hoes, and other construction equipment.
• Ensure excavations have safe slopes and proper barricading.
• Locate underground utilities and buried lines before excavation begins.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance; report major repairs to the supervisor.
• Follow trenching and shoring safety standards.
• Maintain accurate time and material records.
• Understand aggregate sizes, classifications, and material specifications.
• Verify load weight requirements for materials leaving the pit.
• Travel between interstate highways, rural roads, and various job sites.
• Assist labor crews with pipe installation, utility work, road construction, asphalt paving, and other construction tasks as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience operating a loader.
• Experience operating additional heavy equipment is preferred.
• Ability to safely perform work in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• MSHA Certification is preferred; training will be provided for qualified candidates if needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

• Frequently bend, twist, climb, and kneel.
• Lift and carry up to 70 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks during 12-hour shifts.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match after 90 days
• Safety-focused work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement