Heavy Equipment Operator-Working Interview Hiring Event

Ames Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking skilled heavy equipment operators to join our team for diverse construction, mining, and civil projects across locations. You will operate bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, and haul trucks, performing site prep, excavation, road work, and material transport while upholding safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will understand machinery operation, safety protocols, and project specifications, with a commitment to reliable attendance and teamwork on

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, and haul trucks safely.
• Must understand and follow safety protocols and project specifications.
• Able to work as part of a team and follow supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate track equipment across construction, mining, and civil projects.
• Perform site preparation, excavation, and road building.
• Transport materials and coordinate with crew for efficient task completion.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report any issues to supervision.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety on the job site.

Skills

Operate heavy machinery

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Reading gauges/dials

Job description

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and our people are the reason we continue to succeed. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. At Ames, we are Fueled by Family. That means we look out for one another, take pride in our work, and build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges, and deliver work we're proud of. When you join Ames, you're joining a company built for long-term success, where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future. Ames is looking for safe, efficient, highly skilled, and productive operators to join our team. In this role, you will operate heavy machinery, including bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, and haul trucks, on construction, mining, and civil engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include site preparation, excavation, road building, and material transportation, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of machinery, safety protocols, and project specifications. Previous experience and relevant certifications are required. Join us to work on diverse and challenging projects in both remote and urban environments.

Basic Employment Requirements

• Be committed to working safely and to wearing all of the required safety equipment.
• Report any unsafe conditions or acts to your immediate supervisor
• Pass a Pre-employment Drug Screen and Alcohol Test. Be free of medication that may limit or alter the ability to operate equipment in a safe manner
• Be able to read and understand Safety and Employment requirements
• Be dependable, and consistent about attendance and punctuality
• Willing and able to work extended hours and possible nights and weekends as required
• Tolerate temperature extremes and changing job site conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)
• Be committed to helping achieve a 100% no-accident work area
• Be committed to supporting the team to achieve its production goals at any assigned task
• Maintain a professional attitude while learning each task and take constructive criticism as a motivation to learn
• Arizona region will require joining and maintaining membership in the local operators' union.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Have full range of motion with neck, back, and hands, and exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously
• Have vision at 20/40 with or without corrective lenses
• Have the ability to hear at an average level with or without hearing devices
• Be able to climb in/out of equipment without assistance
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces, very rocky terrain, and steep areas
• Be able to twist, stoop, and bend while maintaining sure-footedness and balance
• Spend about 80% of your time in motion while operating equipment
• This is a 'safety-sensitive position' which means a position in which an impairment caused by drug or alcohol usage would threaten the health or safety of any person

Essential Job Skills

• Operate the Track Equipment in all phases of operations, during normal conditions, night conditions, adverse weather, and emergencies, including hand and foot controls
• Perform routine maintenance, and watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure they are working properly
• Exercise good judgment about the safety and health of you and others
• Accurately complete and understand the paperwork necessary for this job
• Be organized and able to execute verbal and written instructions
• Be able to work with others and also to work independently on assigned tasks
• Maintain good housekeeping in equipment, transport vans, vehicles, and work area at all times

Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.