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Entry Level Front End Loader Operator Jobs in Colorado

Summit Materials

Loader Operator - Durango, CO 1

Durango, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Overview Elam Consttruction, a divison of Summit Materials, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders in our Durango, Colorado Aggregate Pit.

Summit Materials

Loader Operator - Durango, CO 1

Durango, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Overview Elam Consttruction, a divison of Summit Materials, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders in our Durango, Colorado Aggregate Pit.

Aerotek

Loader Operator

Denver, CO

$30 - $40/hr

Loader Operator Location: Denver metro area Pay: $30-40 The Loader Operator safely operates a 4-cubic-yard loader to move, load, unload, and compact materials across multiple construction projects.

CRH

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Grand Junction, CO · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Position Overview Operates a front-end loader to ensure proper supply of materials to the asphalt ... Frequent sitting and operating heavy equipment/loader. * The employee is occasionally required to ...

CRH

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Grand Junction, CO

$22 - $26/hr

Position Overview Operates a front-end loader to ensure proper supply of materials to the asphalt ... Frequent sitting and operating heavy equipment/loader. * The employee is occasionally required to ...

Martin Marietta

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Golden, CO · On-site

$34.01/hr

The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...

Martin Marietta

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Golden, CO · On-site

$34.01/hr

The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Front End Loader Operator vs Excavator Operator?

AspectEntry Level Front End Loader OperatorExcavator Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; OSHA safety trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, loading docks, mining operationsConstruction sites, excavation projects, demolition sites
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, mining, landscapingConstruction, demolition, infrastructure projects

Both roles require similar certifications and safety training, often found in construction and mining industries. The main difference lies in equipment specialization: front end loader operators handle loaders for loading materials, while excavator operators operate excavators for digging and trenching. The job environments overlap significantly, but the specific tasks and machinery differentiate the roles.

How to become an entry level front end loader operator?

To become an entry-level front end loader operator, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, and must complete on-the-job training or a certification program in heavy equipment operation. Familiarity with operating loaders, safety procedures, and basic maintenance is essential, and some employers may require a commercial driver's license (CDL).
Entry Level Front End Loader Operator jobs near you
Infographic showing various Entry Level Front End Loader Operator job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 7% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

LOADER OPERATOR - DENVER

Bedrock Landscaping Materials

Denver, CO

$23 - $26/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

LOADER OPERATOR

We think YOU can help make a difference. Joining Bedrock Landscaping Materials brings you into a team that will support you as you learn and grow in a fast moving environment where you are helping others create new spaces and environments for homes and workplaces.

As a supplier for homeowners and landscaping companies, we work with a wide variety of people with different projects and needs. We help them build something special from the ground up. YOU can make a difference.

We start with pay at an average of $24 per hour based on prior experience and knowledge. We work hard to ensure everyone has full time hours and WE OFFER FULL MEDICAL BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE AFTER 60 DAYS ON THE JOB. Our loaders also work primarily out of one location, so no long travel to jobsites.

You have to want to be part of a team, make a difference and be available for full time hours in the periods Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 8:45am to 3:00pm (we are only open on Sundays from the first Sunday after Easter until the end of October.

Position Summary:
The Loader Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment (front-end loaders and forklifts) to load customer vehicles, company trucks, and delivery trucks with bulk and palletized landscape materials. The operator maintains equipment, follows all safety protocols, and supports yard operations by keeping materials organized and accessible.

Key Responsibilities:

  • MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS DURING THE BUSY SEASON (APRIL THRU OCTOBER)

  • Operate loaders/forklifts to move and load materials. Expected to be in and out of loader all day helping with any aspect of customer loading and tagging, including hand shoveling or hand loading material.

  • Load customer pickups, trailers, company trucks, semis, and flatbeds safely

  • Inspect and maintain equipment daily; report issues to the mechanic and a manager.

  • Perform minor preventative maintenance (fueling, greasing, fluid checks).

  • Maintain clean and safe loading areas and travel paths.

  • Follow all PPE and yard safety protocols and equipment safety protocols.

  • Communicate with customers and drivers before loading to ensure accuracy.

  • Communicate with office staff via walkie to assist in accurately billing all customers.

  • Use daily and weekly checklists to ensure all duties and tasks are completed.

We would want you on our team because you will be be great at:

  • Maintaining a VALID Colorado Driver’s License while employed with Bedrock.

  • Working with customers to help determine needs in a courteous professional manner.

  • Assisting in maintaining equipment in good operating condition and communicating any equipment problems or issues to the manager in a timely manner.

  • Understanding and knowing the inventory of yard stock and relay that info to the team and to customers.

  • Operating company equipment and understand all loading and unloading procedures and load materials with high value placed on customer service, especially communication with customers.

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