Construction Equipment Operator — Heavy Machinery Expert

Hensel Phelps; New Mexico; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-term Disability

401(k)

EAP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hensel Phelps in New Mexico is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate and maintain cranes, dozers, loaders and other heavy machinery on site. This safety‑sensitive role requires attention to detail and a commitment to safe jobsite practices.

You will perform routine maintenance, document equipment, and support trenching and earthwork in accordance with OSHA guidelines. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in varying

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program
• Experience with a wide variety of construction machinery
• Knowledge of maintenance of various construction equipment
• Must be able to take initiative
• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions
• Workers must provide their own safety footwear
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally
• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills
• Must be reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance work on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards
• Operate all types of construction machinery including cranes, dozers, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, track backhoes, rubber tire backhoes, motor graders, trucks, compaction equipment, concrete pumps, and rock drills
• Work in pipeline production performing trenching/excavating procedures according to OSHA guidelines
• Perform backfill procedures and other earthwork
• Inspects and documents their heavy equipment
• Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards.

Skills

Experience with construction machinery

Knowledge of equipment maintenance

Attention to detail

Initiative

Effective communication

Mathematical reasoning

Reliable and punctual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hensel Phelps in New Mexico is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate and maintain cranes, dozers, loaders and other heavy machinery on site. This safety‑sensitive role requires attention to detail and a commitment to safe jobsite practices.

You will perform routine maintenance, document equipment, and support trenching and earthwork in accordance with OSHA guidelines. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in varying