Heavy Equipment Operator – Construction Site

Mortenson; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement with match

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Power Operator to operate equipment as directed while following safety policies and procedures. Responsibilities include operating a wide range of heavy equipment, maintaining safety and housekeeping standards, performing routine maintenance, and following work plans.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to safety rules. Qualifications include at least one year of related experience, equipment certifications, and a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Equipment certifications as required.
• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Current driver’s license with endorsements as required by law.
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and detail-oriented; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts.
• Ability to operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depressing pedals, and maneuvering steering wheels; knowledge of equipment and their uses; basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently with active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, crane, bobcat/skid-steer, boom lifts/aerial lifts, roller, backhoe, and track crane.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and maintain clear and orderly housekeeping.
• Perform routine maintenance, observe equipment operation, and detect malfunctions.
• Follow work plans and pre-task cards.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Communication

Safety rules comprehension

Load chart literacy

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Power Operator to operate equipment as directed while following safety policies and procedures. Responsibilities include operating a wide range of heavy equipment, maintaining safety and housekeeping standards, performing routine maintenance, and following work plans.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to safety rules. Qualifications include at least one year of related experience, equipment certifications, and a valid driver’s license