Underground/Utility Heavy Equipment Operator #49

City of Peoria, Arizona; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulland Brothers, a leading construction contractor, is seeking a skilled Operator for full-time work in Southern Minnesota. The role involves operating heavy construction equipment and requires at least 2 years of experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong safety practices and maintenance skills. This union position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years operating experience required.
• CDL is helpful.
• Ability to perform maintenance duties on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of power construction equipment.
• Must follow safety instructions and standards.
• Regular and timely attendance is essential.

Skills

Operation and maintenance of construction equipment

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Good eyesight and color discrimination

Job description

Ulland Brothers

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Ulland Brothers, Inc., is a Civil/Highway-Heavy, aggregate and site development contractor with offices in Carlton, Virginia, and Albert Lea, MN. Ulland Brothers has operated in the construction industry for over 100 years.

Ulland Brothers is looking for a career-minded and safe Operator to work full time from approximately mid-April to November or more in the Southern Minnesota Area. The work requires being away from home periodically. This is a union position: Operating Engineer #49.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Operates various types of power construction equipment including but not limited to: rubber-tired backhoe, loaders, rollers, graders, excavators, etc., to excavate or move and place dirt or materials during construction.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years operating experience. Good ability and knowledge in the operation and maintenance of equipment such as listed above. Operation requires adjusting handwheels and depressing pedals to drive machines and control attachments like blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms. Controlling levers and pedals on equipment to lower buckets or scoop up material. Must perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines. Ability to read and understand blueprints is required. CDL is helpful.

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES

This position requires operating equipment safely. Must follow instructions, meet standards, and judge distances and slopes accurately. Work is both inside and outside in various environments, weather, and seasons. Appropriate personal safety equipment is supplied. This is medium-duty work involving lifting, climbing, sitting, crouching, stooping, bending, and full use of hands, arms, legs, and eye-hand coordination. Reaching, feeling, overhead lifting, and repetitive motions are required. Good eyesight (with or without correction) and color discrimination are essential. Due to the nature of the role, operators may perform other duties during the workday. Regular and timely attendance is essential, and hours must conform to company operating hours.

DRUG TEST REQUIRED.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Ulland Brothers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages Women, People of Color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and Veterans to apply. Employment is based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or other protected classes. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.