Heavy Equipment Operator

Barnard Construction; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy civil construction equipment on site. The role requires at least two years of construction experience and strict adherence to safety policies.

You will follow on-site management instructions and assist with routine maintenance to keep equipment in good working order. The position involves long hours, physical work, and working in varied weather conditions, supporting major projects

Qualifications

• Minimum two years construction experience.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instruction of on-site management.
• Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements.
• Be capable and willing to maintain equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types and sizes of heavy civil construction equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow on-site management instructions to complete assignments.
• Maintain equipment per monitoring and maintenance schedules.
• Be able to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Work 50 to 70 hours per week and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Location: US-NM-Las Cruces

Overview

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation's Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard's people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to Safely and Effectively operate various types and sizes of heavy civil construction equipment including but not limited to dozers, tractors, scrapors, loaders and excavators.
• Minimum two years construction experience.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instruction of on-site management.
• Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements.
• Be capable and willing to maintain equipment as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Able to enter the cab of a vehicle or piece of equipment that is 3.5 feet or more off the ground.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer

Company ID: 2026-1669 • Openings: 1 • Category: Field Personnel