Entry-Level Construction Equipment Operator

M. A. Mortenson Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Operator I to operate construction equipment in accordance with safety policies. You will handle machines ranging from blades to cranes, follow safety rules, and perform routine maintenance while monitoring performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and a strong teamwork orientation. This role requires the ability to read manuals, follow plans, and work with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Equipment certifications as required.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• Current driver’s license of proper classification and necessary 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, procedure manuals, and load charts.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Operator I to operate construction equipment in accordance with safety policies. You will handle machines ranging from blades to cranes, follow safety rules, and perform routine maintenance while monitoring performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and a strong teamwork orientation. This role requires the ability to read manuals, follow plans, and work with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.