Heavy Equipment Operator

Career Opportunities:
Heavy Equipment Operator (526081)

Requisition
526081
-Posted
- AMAT

- Four Corners Materials

- Full Time

- Equipment and Machine Operators

- United States

- Colorado

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of a crusher and some other various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Roller, Motor Grader, Excavator, Loader, Water Truck, etc.

Pay ranges from $20 to $25 an hour, based on experience.

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on all equipment prior to use.
• Report any issues or concerns with equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Load and unload materials onto/from trucks, trailers, and other vehicles using various types of machinery.
• Backfill excavations and compact soil using heavy equipment.
• Assist in the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

2-5 years previous experience is required.

Knowledge of earth moving and earth moving equipment is required.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have standard driver’s license.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and MSHA.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions from supervisors to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast‑paced and complex environment, as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Customer Service – Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to needs.
• Teamwork – Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – Use time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security – Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapt to changes in the work environment; change approach or method to best fit the situation; deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Be consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follow instructions, respond to management direction; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Ask for and offer help when needed; work independently consistently.
• Innovation – Generate suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

The employee is frequently required to…