Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

Ulland Brothers Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contracting firm based in North Dakota is seeking an experienced construction equipment operator. The role involves operating various power construction equipment like backhoes and graders to move and place materials during construction projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience, knowledge of equipment maintenance, and the ability to read blueprints. This is a union position with periodic travel required, and adherence to safety standards is crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ operating experience.
• Ability to perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines.
• CDL helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and place dirt or materials.
• Follows safety instructions and meets set standards.
• Judges distances and slopes accurately while working in various environments.

Skills

Operating various types of power construction equipment

Maintenance of construction equipment

Blueprint reading

Job description

Ulland Brothers, Inc., is a Civil/Highway-Heavy, aggregate and site development contractor with offices in Carlton, Virginia and Albert Lea, MN. Ulland Brothers has operated in the construction industry for over 100 years .

This is a union position with Operating Engineer #49 and requires being away from home periodically. This is a safety sensitive position.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Operates various types of power construction equipment including but not limited to: rubber-tired backhoe, loaders, rollers, graders, excavators, etc. to excavate or move and place dirt or materials during the course of construction.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years’ operating experience. Good ability and knowledge in the operation and maintenance of such equipment as listed above. Operation requires adjusting handwheels and depressing pedals to drive machines and control attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms. Controlling levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material. Required to perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines. Requires ability to read and understand blueprints. CDL helpful.

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES

This position requires operating equipment in a safe manner. It is a requirement to follow instructions and meet set standards and to judge distances and slopes accurately. This is inside and outside work in all types of environments, conditions, weather, and seasons. Appropriate personal safety equipment is supplied. This is medium duty work requiring lifting, climbing and sitting. Crouching, or stooping and bending, full use of hand, arms, and legs and eye-hand coordination is essential. Reaching and feeling, overhead lifting, and repetitive motions are required: Talking and hearing; good eyesight (either naturally or with correction); and color discrimination are essential to satisfactory performance. Due to the nature of the position, an Operator may be required to perform other duties throughout the course of a workday. Regular and timely attendance is essential, and hours must conform to the company's operating hours.

DRUG TEST REQUIRED.

Ulland Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.