Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator

M. A. Mortenson Company; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Healthcare

Craft Dependent Scholarship

Service Awards

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Journeyman responsible for operating heavy equipment per Mortenson safety policies and procedures on active job sites. The role includes operating blades, dozers, loaders, scrapers, lifts, cranes, skid-steers, and rollers while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, monitor equipment performance, and identify malfunctions.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Safety rules

Reading instructions

Independence

Physical stamina

Tools

Blade

Dozer

Loader

Scraper

Forklift/Telehandler

Crane

Bobcat/Skid-steer

Boom lifts/Aerial lifts

Roller

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Journeyman responsible for operating heavy equipment per Mortenson safety policies and procedures on active job sites. The role includes operating blades, dozers, loaders, scrapers, lifts, cranes, skid-steers, and rollers while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, monitor equipment performance, and identify malfunctions.