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American Custom Excavation – Denver Metro / Front Range
About Us
American Custom Excavation is a growing excavation contractor specializing in civil, commercial, and residential work across Colorado. Our projects include site development, utilities (water/sewer/storm), and technical excavation.
We are building a strong, reliable crew and are looking for the right person to grow with us.
Position Overview
This is a hands-on Laborer / Operator role. You will be working alongside experienced operators and leadership, assisting with daily site work while developing into a higher-level operator over time.
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity—not just a job—this is it.
What You’ll Do
Assist with excavation, grading, and site prepSupport underground utility installation (water, sewer, storm)Trenching support, pipe prep, backfill, and compactionOperate skid steer / mini excavator (based on experience)Load/unload materials and maintain jobsite organizationWork safely around existing utilitiesFollow direction and communicate clearly with crew
Requirements (Read Carefully)
Must show up on time, every dayMust be willing to perform physical labor outdoorsMust have reliable transportationMust be able to lift 50+ lbsMust have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Required
Construction or excavation experienceSkid steer or mini excavator experienceUtility work experience (water/sewer/storm)
Pay & Growth
$19–$26/hour starting, depending on experienceRaises based on performance—not timeClear path to full equipment operator roleOpportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company
What We’re Looking For
We are not looking for someone who needs to be told what to do every minute.
We want someone who:
Works hard without being pushedTakes pride in their workWants to learn and improveIs reliable and consistent
Why Join Us
Steady, year-round workStrong team environmentReal opportunity to move upWork on a wide variety of projects (not stuck doing the same thing every day)
How to Apply
Reply to this posting with:
Brief work historyEquipment experience (if any)Availability
Applications without a short description of your experience will not be considered.
Company DescriptionWe are a developing company in a growth phase, offering employees the opportunity to advance as our capabilities, project volume, and market presence continue to expand.Company DescriptionWe are a developing company in a growth phase, offering employees the opportunity to advance as our capabilities, project volume, and market presence continue to expand.
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