Construction Equipment Operator Apprentice

M. A. Mortenson Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Apprentice to operate equipment on construction sites in accordance with Mortenson safety policies. You will manage machines such as dozers, loaders, cranes, and more, and perform routine maintenance with strong attention to safety.

Requirements include at least 1 year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read manuals and load charts. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and precise task execution in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts.
• Strong teamwork orientation and professional customer service skills.
• Ability to operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depressing pedals, and maneuvering steering wheels.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, crane, bobcat/skid-steer, boom lifts/aerial lifts, roller, backhoe, and track crane
• 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
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Reading safety rules

Equipment operation

Mathematical skills

Communication

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Apprentice to operate equipment on construction sites in accordance with Mortenson safety policies. You will manage machines such as dozers, loaders, cranes, and more, and perform routine maintenance with strong attention to safety.

Requirements include at least 1 year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read manuals and load charts. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and precise task execution in a fast-moving