Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyman

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Healthcare

Craft Dependent Scholarship

Service Awards

Union benefits

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Journeyman to operate heavy equipment per Mortenson safety policies and site plans. You will handle equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, crane, and rollers, delivering reliable performance on busy construction sites.

Responsibilities include following safety regulations, maintaining clean work areas, performing routine maintenance, reading task cards, and showing leadership to teammates while solving problems.

Qualifications

• Experience: minimum 1 year in related role.
• Equipment certifications as required.
• Valid driver's license with endorsements as required by law.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depress ing pedals, and maneuvering steering wheels.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and detail orientation.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy 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 and problem‑solving.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Customer service

Detail oriented

Reading safety rules

Reading manuals

Tools

Driver's license with endorsements

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an Operator Journeyman to operate heavy equipment per Mortenson safety policies and site plans. You will handle equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, crane, and rollers, delivering reliable performance on busy construction sites.

Responsibilities include following safety regulations, maintaining clean work areas, performing routine maintenance, reading task cards, and showing leadership to teammates while solving problems.