Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction

Tepa-Companies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for travelers

Job summary

The Tepa Companies in Colorado Springs, CO, are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience to operate excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, and rollers on construction sites. You will inspect equipment daily, load materials, interpret staking and grade control data, and coordinate with geotechnical engineers as required.

Travel to project sites in surrounding states may be required; you must pass drug screening and a background check.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience operating construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
• Knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards on site.
• Ability to communicate clearly with superintendents, operators and laborers.
• Willingness to travel as required and pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operates excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders and rollers safely.
• Performs daily equipment inspections and maintenance with proper documentation.
• Reads plans and staking data, interprets grade control and utilities.
• Controls traffic and signals equipment for alignment and movement.
• Performs general labor and site preparation tasks as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Read construction drawings

Safety procedures

On-site communication

Travel readiness

Job description

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIESEstablished in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.LOCATION: This position is based out of Colorado Springs but may require travel to other project sites in surrounding states.Pay range: $24.42 - $37.89 per hour + per diem for travelers 95+ miles from the job site.ABOUT THE JOBThe Tepa Companies are seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to perform various equipment operating activities on a construction site. As an Operator, you may perform Laborer job functions based on client and project requirements.Job Functions:Operates various construction equipment safely and efficiently, including excavators, loaders, forklifts, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers.Performs daily equipment inspection and maintenance requirements with proper documentation in compliance with company policies.Offloads or loadouts of construction materials and/or debris.Reads and interprets surveying staking about grade control and utilities.Interacts with geotechnical engineers and interpret testing results.Performs other duties associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.Identifies and operates hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications.Controls passing traffic.Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and equipment adjustment.Identifies and follows safe working procedures.Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to others.Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including digging ditches and trenches, backfills excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, assembling and erects equipment including scaffolding, pours concrete, and setting braces to support the sides of excavations.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR10+ years’ experience operating construction equipment, including: excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollersKnowledge of use of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used on construction sitesKnowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices and proceduresKnowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standardsMust be able to communicate clearly with Superintendents, Equipment Operators, Laborers and all other personnel on siteMust be able to read and understand construction drawingsListen to and understand information and direction verballyListen to and understand information and direction in writingDemonstrate willingness to take on job challengesDemonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasksDemonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependabilityDemonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughnessAbility to work with crew membersAbility to travel as requiredValid driver’s licenseAbility to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulationEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledSalary Range:$65,369.21 - $79,959.42