Heavy Equipment Operator - Build Roads & Infrastructure

Grand Portage Trading Post; Grand Portage (MN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Grand Portage Trading Post seeks a Construction Operator to drive and control heavy machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, excavators and graders to build roads, buildings and infrastructure. You will conduct pre-operation inspections, perform daily maintenance, maneuver materials and follow safety regulations on busy sites.

Must have CDL certification and OSHA safety training; background check and pre-employment drug testing apply.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in construction or similar environments.
• CDL certification and OSHA safety training are required.
• Ability to work in challenging environments with noise, dust and mud, and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Drive, maneuver, and control bulldozers, cranes, excavators and graders.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and basic daily maintenance.
• Move materials and assist with road, building, and infrastructure tasks.
• Adhere to strict safety regulations to prevent accidents on busy sites.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Education

CDL certification

OSHA safety training

Job description

Grand Portage Trading Post seeks a Construction Operator to drive and control heavy machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, excavators and graders to build roads, buildings and infrastructure. You will conduct pre-operation inspections, perform daily maintenance, maneuver materials and follow safety regulations on busy sites.

Must have CDL certification and OSHA safety training; background check and pre-employment drug testing apply.