Scraper Operator
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to satisfactory compensation, good safety focus, and practical experience opportunities, though the job demands rigorous physical requirements.
- Starting hourly wage at $28 with room for growth.
- Hands-on role with a focus on safety.
- Great entry point for those interested in construction.
Pros
- Good salary starting at $28/hour with opportunities to increase with experience.
- Exposure to diverse heavy equipment operation.
- Strong emphasis on workplace safety.
Cons
- Physically demanding and outdoor work environment can be challenging.
- Variable hours, including potential weekend work.
- Limited technical advancement without additional certifications.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • On-site, full-time
Good fit
- Experienced heavy equipment operators.
- Those seeking physically active jobs.
- Candidates with safety-first mindsets.
Not recommended for
- Desk workers or those avoiding physical labor.
- Those lacking experience in machinery operation.
- Job seekers looking for fixed hours.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Colorado, Carolinas, and Texas.
As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.
Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!
We are looking to hire an experienced Scraper Operator to join our team!
Responsibilities:
Operate various equipment such as backhoe, loader, scraper, excavator, water truck, mechanized broom, skid steers, compactor, dozer, motor grader, etc.
Maintain 3 points of contact on all pieces of equipment at all times
Respond to signals and directions by other staff members and work in coordination with them
Perform daily walk around checks and properly complete daily checklist
Clean and maintain equipment
Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment and report any needed repair to the supervisor
Attend daily safety meetings with the crew
Operate the equipment in adherence to safety policies, procedures, job site and/or traffic laws
Report any safety violation to the Supervisor and/or Safety Director
Report any incident to the Supervisor or safety team
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
When not operating heavy equipment, must perform all other Laborer job description and duties
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of computerized controls and electronics
Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
Must have physical strength and endurance
Ability to lift heavy materials
Comfort working in high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations
Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
Education and Experience:
Education: High school diploma/GED preferred
Experience: 2+ years operating a diverse range of heavy equipment preferred
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:
• Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from freezing temperatures to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces.
• Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur.
• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• Lifting and carrying 10 up to 60 pounds frequently is required.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent.
• Standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching a majority of the time.
• Work may include manual labor up to and including hand digging.
• Some Saturday work is required. Sundays are rarely needed.
Job Type: Full-time, nonexempt
Salary: $28+ Based on experience
Benefits (available after waiting period):
Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
Six Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
401K with a discretionary match
$10,000 company-paid life insurance
Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance
