Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and environmental services company in Denver is seeking an experienced equipment operator. The role involves operating heavy machinery for underground installations and ensuring safety standards are met. The company values employee ownership and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience installing sewer, water, & storm drain.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Install underground sewer, water, & storm drain.
• Excavating and/or backfilling utility trenches.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Dependability

Initiative

Quality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Trackhoe

Loader

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Install underground sewer, water, & storm drain in trench
• Excavating and/or backfilling utility trenches
• Operating a loader to move pipe & fittings and manage bedding stockpiles
• Some heavy lifting and labor

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must have minimum 5 years’ experience installing sewer, water, & storm drain for equipment operators.
• Field labor positions are entry level.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment including backhoe, trackhoe & loader.
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License is preferred
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

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. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Why Work at Iron Woman Construction, LLC?

We offer a competitive salary; benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holiday pay. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position.

We are big community supporters; provide a fun, collaborative work environment, where growth potential is available.

The Iron Woman Culture=Operational Excellence; Diversification & Integration; Cohesive Team!

Company Description

Iron Woman: An Employee-Owned Company!
When you join the Iron Woman Team, you will quickly realize that the people at Iron Woman are caring, loyal, and hard-working. We have fun at Iron Woman, but never at the cost of safety, quality, and production. Founder Shaun Egan and the entire management team strive to create an atmosphere conducive to long-term employment and engagement. We have strived over the years to secure less seasonal work, which gives our employees year-round income.

As an employee-owned company, our people are at the heart of our success. Our robust benefits package reflects the value we place on our employees. Additionally, employee ownership gives workers a stake in the success of their own company. The Iron Woman Partners’ vision for success is “Employee owners working in concert to achieve a common goal.” With the launch of employee ownership in 2019, Iron Woman is well on its way to realizing this vision.

At Iron Woman, we value a balance between home, work, and our community, both wit

Company Description

Iron Woman: An Employee-Owned Company!
When you join the Iron Woman Team, you will quickly realize that the people at Iron Woman are caring, loyal, and hard-working. We have fun at Iron Woman, but never at the cost of safety, quality, and production. Founder Shaun Egan and the entire management team strive to create an atmosphere conducive to long-term employment and engagement. We have strived over the years to secure less seasonal work, which gives our employees year-round income.

As an employee-owned company, our people are at the heart of our success. Our robust benefits package reflects the value we place on our employees. Additionally, employee ownership gives workers a stake in the success of their own company. The Iron Woman Partners’ vision for success is “Employee owners working in concert to achieve a common goal.” With the launch of employee ownership in 2019, Iron Woman is well on its way to realizing this vision.

At Iron Woman, we value a balance between home, work, and our community, both wit