Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator

M. A. Mortenson Company; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Healthcare

Craft Dependent Scholarship

Service Awards

Union benefits and job training

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Journeyman to operate heavy equipment in accordance with safety policies. Responsibilities include operating blades, dozers, loaders, scrapers, and more while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

The role requires at least one year of related experience, a valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements, and strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills. The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and adaptability in a field environment.

Qualifications

• Equipment certifications as required.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• Current driver’s license with proper classification including 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, and procedure manuals.
• 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, and roller.
• 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; provide leadership by displaying resourcefulness, work habits, and problem‑solving skills.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment certifications

Experience: 1 year

Driver's license

Teamwork & customer service

Manual dexterity

Independent work

Repetitive motion endurance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Journeyman to operate heavy equipment in accordance with safety policies. Responsibilities include operating blades, dozers, loaders, scrapers, and more while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

The role requires at least one year of related experience, a valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements, and strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills. The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and adaptability in a field environment.