General Operator

MasTec; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

FNF Construction, Inc. is seeking a General Operator with at least 5 years of experience to support earthmoving and site development across the Southwestern United States.

The role requires safe operation of excavators, dozers, loaders, and scrapers, along with daily inspections and adherence to safety policies. You will work with supervisors and crews to meet project specs, perform pre/post shift checks, log reports, and respond to signals from trades.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to inspect equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Must adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete safety training and participate in safety meetings.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections of equipment and complete required logs/reports.
• Safely operate a variety of heavy equipment (backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders).
• Coordinate with crew to meet daily schedules and respond to signals from other trades.
• Inspect, clean, and perform light maintenance and report malfunctions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety training

Team communication

Job description

FNF Construction, Inc. is a general contractor providing heavy civil construction services throughout the Southwestern United States.

We are seeking a General Operator with at least 5 years of experience.

The General Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction equipment, including excavators, dozers, loaders, and scrapers, to support earthmoving, grading, excavation, site development, and construction projects. This position requires the ability to operate multiple types of equipment, perform daily equipment inspections, maintain production goals, and adhere to all company safety policies and procedures. The General Operator works closely with supervisors, grade checkers, and other crew members to ensure quality workmanship and project specifications are met. This is a safety sensitive position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete all required safety training as scheduled and participate in all project TBT and safety meetings


• Review SDS’s as needed


• Perform pre and post shift inspections of assigned equipment and complete required logs/reports


• Operate equipment in accordance with all company safety programs


• Safely operate a variety of heavy equipment, not limited to; backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders and graders


• Drive and control the equipment and perform road work, excavation work, lifting work, etc.


• Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property


• Operate the equipment manually and also through the use of electronic or technical methods of operation


• Must communicate with other crew members to ensure daily schedules are met


• Respond to signals and directions by the other tradesmen and work in coordination with them


• Inspect, clean, and perform light maintenance and report all equipment malfunctions to supervisor


• Use Personal Protective Equipment appropriate for the duties performed


• Willing to work various shifts according to project needs and willing to travel throughout southwestern states as assigned

• Compensation $22 - $36 hourly, based on experience

It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. "An Equal Opportunity Employer"