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M. A. Mortenson Company
Power Operator - CO
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$59,099 / year median in Minnesota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Power Operator
- CO M. A. Mortenson Company
- 4.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, crane, bobcat/skid-steer, boom lifts/aerial lifts, roller, backhoe, and track crane 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 Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels Perform all other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Equipment certifications as required Minimum one (1) year of related experience Current driver's license of proper classification and necessary 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, procedure manuals, and load charts 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.
Please note:
this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice. Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage Dental plan 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources Tuition reimbursement Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program ForCA, CO, WA, MN
only- The base pay range for this role is $Min
- $Max per hour. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL
- 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR
- 10%, Washington, D.C.
- 12.
CA, CO, WA, MN
only- Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors, including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.