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M. A. Mortenson Company; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Healthcare

Craft Dependent Scholarship

Service Awards

Union benefits and job training

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Journeyman to operate heavy equipment in accordance with safety policies. Responsibilities include operating blades, dozers, loaders, scrapers, and more while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

The role requires at least one year of related experience, a valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements, and strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills. The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and adaptability in a field environment.

Qualifications

• Equipment certifications as required.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• Current driver’s license with proper classification including endorsements as required by law.
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and detail‑oriented; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depressing pedals, and maneuvering steering wheels; knowledge of equipment and their uses; basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently with active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, crane, bobcat/skid‑steer, boom lifts/aerial lifts, and roller.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and maintain clear and orderly housekeeping.
• Perform routine maintenance, observe equipment operation, and detect malfunctions.
• Follow work plans and pre‑task cards; provide leadership by displaying resourcefulness, work habits, and problem‑solving skills.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment certifications

Experience: 1 year

Driver's license

Teamwork & customer service

Manual dexterity

Independent work

Repetitive motion endurance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Operator Journeyman

Mortenson is currently seeking an Operator Journeyman that will be responsible for operating heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, crane, bobcat/skid‑steer, boom lifts/aerial lifts, and roller
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and maintain clear and orderly housekeeping
• Perform routine maintenance, observe equipment operation, and detect malfunctions
• Follow work plans and pre‑task cards; provide leadership by displaying resourcefulness, work habits, and problem‑solving skills
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Equipment certifications as required
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience
• Current driver’s license with proper classification including endorsements as required by law
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and detail‑oriented; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depressing pedals, and maneuvering steering wheels; knowledge of equipment and their uses; basic mathematical skills
• Ability to work independently with active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

Benefits

• Mental Healthcare
• Craft Dependent Scholarship
• Service Awards
• The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health, insurance, pension, and job training.

Other Items

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, O‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.