Equipment Operator

Olgoonik; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to support concrete crews across various Federal installations. This role involves operating essential machinery such as skid steers, backhoes, and mini-excavators while maintaining a positive attitude and teamwork spirit. The ideal candidate will be physically capable of handling demanding tasks outdoors in diverse weather conditions. Join a company that values equal opportunity and offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will contribute significantly to project success.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various construction equipment effectively.
• Preferred high school diploma or GED with construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to support concrete crew activities.
• Maintain and upkeep equipment regularly.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Construction Experience

Tools

Skid Steer

Backhoe

Mini-Excavator

Loader

Trencher

Job description

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

An Equipment Operator has the skill, experience, and certifications necessary to operate various equipment in the support of concrete crews. Examples of typical equipment operated will be a skid steer, backhoe, mini-excavator, loader, trencher, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operates the equipment as needed in support of concrete crew activities across the Front Range on various Federal installations and facilities.
• Assists crews to the extent possible when there is machine downtime.
• Works on fine grade, compaction, concrete demolition, etc.
• Works in the survey, lay-out, measuring, planning and execution of work activities.
• Maintains and upkeeps equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Construction experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Driving may be necessary.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude towards work and the team.
• Ability to operate skid steer, backhoe, mini-excavator, loader, trencher, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Security Clearance:

• N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate vehicles and some equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds for 50 feet. Job requires the ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspect of a construction project. Must be able to climb ladders for heights up to 60 feet and crawl for distances of 50 feet.

Work Environment:

Work is regularly performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet, extreme winds, or ice storms. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, hot and cold, as part of environmental factors. Work may be performed near moving mechanical parts and/or vibration. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles or electrical shock hazards.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.