Heavy Equipment Operator — Construction Site

Mortenson; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Operator to operate equipment as directed while adhering to Mortenson safety policies and procedures. The role supports our project teams by ensuring productive and safe operations.

You will handle a range of machines on construction sites, perform routine maintenance, and follow pre-task plans. The position requires a collaborative, detail-oriented approach and the ability to read and interpret load charts and safety manuals.

Qualifications

• Equipment certifications as required.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• Current driver’s license with endorsements as required by law.
• 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.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

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

Reading safety rules

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Operator to operate equipment as directed while adhering to Mortenson safety policies and procedures. The role supports our project teams by ensuring productive and safe operations.

You will handle a range of machines on construction sites, perform routine maintenance, and follow pre-task plans. The position requires a collaborative, detail-oriented approach and the ability to read and interpret load charts and safety manuals.