Heavy Equipment Operator

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where you will play a vital role in building telecommunications networks. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and quality while operating heavy machinery. With a strong focus on teamwork, you'll contribute to restoring job sites and maintaining a safe work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity for career growth in an inspiring workplace that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Benefits

Per diem for travel

Accommodations while traveling

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Must possess an active CDL A or B license and have two years of heavy equipment experience.
• Experience with skid steers and mini excavators is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment and perform light maintenance.
• Ensure safe digging practices and maintain a healthy work environment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Safety Practices

Reading Utility Locates

Education

Active CDL A or B License

Two years of Heavy Equipment Experience

Tools

Skid Steer

Mini Excavator

Back Hoe

Hand Tools

Job description

Description

You are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven ability to work alongside crew members in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality to help build telecommunications networks. You’re a team player who ensures the well-being of others and lends a hand where needed. This position provides opportunity for a diverse career path and longevity with an industry leading Telecommunications company.

Apply today to become a part of the Ledcor Technical Services team and take the next step in your career!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment

• Providing light maintenance and routine service to equipment

• Operating equipment, hand tools and lifts heavy items (up to 50 pounds)

• Reading underground utility locates and ensuring safe digging practices are always being adhered to

• Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment for the crew, the public, the customer, and Ledcor

• Assists with restoring job sites back to their original state

Qualifications:

• Active CDL A or CDL B with combination endorsement is preferred

• Experience operating a skid steer, mini excavator, and/or back hoe is an asset

• Two years of experience in Heavy Equipment operation

• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and pre-access drug and alcohol screening

• Experience with safely operating a variety of large and small power equipment, light vehicles and properly towing/backing-up trailers

Work Conditions:

• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)

• This position will require travel throughout the state of Montana - per diem and accommodations will be provided while traveling overnight and out of market

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.