Operator - Traveling (Civil)
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$28 - $50/hr
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or ...
Eaton, CO · On-site
$32 - $34/hr
As an Excavator Operator , you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up. The operator may ...
Eaton, CO · On-site
$32 - $34/hr
As an Excavator Operator , you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up. The operator may ...
La Salle, CO · On-site
$29 - $34/hr
... machinery. * Must be able to travel as job requires. * Work may be performed in all weather ... operating environments. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all ...
La Salle, CO · On-site
$29 - $34/hr
... machinery. * Must be able to travel as job requires. * Work may be performed in all weather ... operating environments. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all ...
$29 - $34/hr
... machinery. * Must be able to travel as job requires. * Work may be performed in all weather ... operating environments.
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$29 - $34/hr
... machinery. * Must be able to travel as job requires. * Work may be performed in all weather ... operating environments.
Greeley, CO · On-site
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
Operates forklift, wrapper machine, and other equipment safely and in accordance with company ... operating defects or faults. Employment Eligibility: Ability to provide proof of U.S. Citizen or ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
Operates forklift, wrapper machine, and other equipment safely and in accordance with company ... operating defects or faults. Employment Eligibility: Ability to provide proof of U.S. Citizen or ...
Windsor, CO · On-site +1
$25 - $28/hr
This role ensures machinery is maintained in good working order, site hazards are identified and ... operator scope. * Assist with grading, trenching, backfilling, stockpiling, and site cleanup to ...
Windsor, CO · On-site +1
$25 - $28/hr
This role ensures machinery is maintained in good working order, site hazards are identified and ... operator scope. * Assist with grading, trenching, backfilling, stockpiling, and site cleanup to ...
Windsor, CO · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
This role ensures machinery is maintained in good working order, site hazards are identified and ... operator scope. * Assist with grading, trenching, backfilling, stockpiling, and site cleanup to ...
Windsor, CO · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
This role ensures machinery is maintained in good working order, site hazards are identified and ... operator scope. * Assist with grading, trenching, backfilling, stockpiling, and site cleanup to ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$17.50 - $21.50/hr
Operates forklift, wrapper machine, and other equipment safely and in accordance with company ... operating defects or faults. Employment Eligibility: Ability to provide proof of U.S. Citizen or ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$17.50 - $21.50/hr
Operates forklift, wrapper machine, and other equipment safely and in accordance with company ... operating defects or faults. Employment Eligibility: Ability to provide proof of U.S. Citizen or ...
$27.50/hr
Formax Operator Department:ProductionLocation:Greeley, CO Value Added PlantSalary Class:Non ... Prepare downtime reports for the Formax machine.Perform clip and seal checks.Monitor chubs to ...
$27.50/hr
Formax Operator Department:ProductionLocation:Greeley, CO Value Added PlantSalary Class:Non ... Prepare downtime reports for the Formax machine.Perform clip and seal checks.Monitor chubs to ...
Eaton, CO · On-site
$32 - $34/hr
As an Excavator Operator , you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up. The operator may ...
Eaton, CO · On-site
$32 - $34/hr
As an Excavator Operator , you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up. The operator may ...
Berthoud, CO · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
They will also use machines to dig trenches to lay or repair pipelines and hoist heavy construction ... Operating construction equipment in road right of way with existing utilities and traffic. • ...
Berthoud, CO · On-site
$25 - $32/hr
They will also use machines to dig trenches to lay or repair pipelines and hoist heavy construction ... Operating construction equipment in road right of way with existing utilities and traffic. • ...
$25 - $32/hr
They will also use machines to dig trenches to lay or repair pipelines and hoist heavy construction ... Operating construction equipment in road right of way with existing utilities and traffic. • ...
$25 - $32/hr
They will also use machines to dig trenches to lay or repair pipelines and hoist heavy construction ... Operating construction equipment in road right of way with existing utilities and traffic. • ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$27.50/hr
Formax Operator Department:Production Location:Greeley, CO Value Added Plant Salary Class:Non ... Prepare downtime reports for the Formax machine. * Perform clip and seal checks. * Monitor chubs to ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$27.50/hr
Formax Operator Department:Production Location:Greeley, CO Value Added Plant Salary Class:Non ... Prepare downtime reports for the Formax machine. * Perform clip and seal checks. * Monitor chubs to ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$27.50/hr
Formax Operator Department: Production Location : Greeley, CO Value Added Plant Salary Class: Non ... Prepare downtime reports for the Formax machine. * Perform clip and seal checks. * Monitor chubs to ...
Greeley, CO · On-site
$27.50/hr
Formax Operator Department: Production Location : Greeley, CO Value Added Plant Salary Class: Non ... Prepare downtime reports for the Formax machine. * Perform clip and seal checks. * Monitor chubs to ...
Operate complex paving machinery including, but not limited to, asphalt pavers, large steel-drum ... of Operators and laborers on equipment safety and basic operation techniques. * Adhere to all ...
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Operate complex paving machinery including, but not limited to, asphalt pavers, large steel-drum ... of Operators and laborers on equipment safety and basic operation techniques. * Adhere to all ...
Operate complex paving machinery including, but not limited to, asphalt pavers, large steel-drum ... of Operators and laborers on equipment safety and basic operation techniques. * Adhere to all ...
Operate complex paving machinery including, but not limited to, asphalt pavers, large steel-drum ... of Operators and laborers on equipment safety and basic operation techniques. * Adhere to all ...
$11.87 - $12.91
1% of jobs
$12.91 - $13.94
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$13.94 - $14.98
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$14.98 - $16.02
12% of jobs
$16.12 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.02 - $17.05
16% of jobs
The median wage is $17.57 / hr.
$17.05 - $18.09
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$18.09 - $19.12
14% of jobs
$19.18 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.12 - $20.16
11% of jobs
$20.16 - $21.20
7% of jobs
$21.20 - $22.23
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$22.23 - $23.27
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Machine operators are skilled in operating machinery, often specializing in one type of machinery or industry to become an expert. Machine operators also have a general skillset, knowing how to operate a wide range of industrial machinery. Since there are numerous industries and sectors that use a multitude of machinery, there is always room to learn more.
| Aspect | Machine Operator | Equipment Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, on-the-job training, sometimes certifications | High school diploma, on-the-job training, sometimes certifications |
| Work Environment | Factories, manufacturing plants, production lines | Construction sites, mining, heavy machinery operation |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, production, assembly | Construction, mining, transportation |
| Job Focus | Operating specific machinery like presses, lathes, or CNC machines | Operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, cranes, or excavators |
While both roles involve operating machinery, Machine Operators typically work with manufacturing equipment in factories, focusing on production machinery. Equipment Operators usually handle heavy construction or earth-moving equipment in outdoor environments. The skills and certifications often overlap, but the work settings and machinery types differ significantly.
Cities near Eaton, CO with the most Machine Operator job openings:

$28 - $50/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 22 days ago
7.3
Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
44th of 80 rated construction
Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future.
At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First. Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Bring your skills to light and power your future with our team.
This job requires a DOT physical and a current DOT medical card.
Brink Constructors
Operators are responsible for effectively and safely operating and performing daily maintenance on heavy equipment. This may include (but is not limited to) use motor graders, backhoes, scrapers, dozers, skid steers, trenchers, excavators, loaders, forklift/telehandlers, water trucks, compactors, dump trucks, semi-trucks, mulchers and seeders.
Position requires 100% travel anywhere throughout the MidWest
Pay: This is a non-exempt hourly role. The pay range is $28 - $50 per hour
• High School Diploma or GED
• DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate Card
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working
properly.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Pre-screen: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
Benefits
Brink Constructors does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Brink Constructors participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Brink Constructors will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Brink Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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10,000+ Employees
Houston, TX, US
1997