Operator Journeyman
Listed on 2025-12-31
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor
Overview
Mortenson is currently seeking an Operator that will be responsible for operating equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures.
Responsibilities- KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
- Operate the following equipment based on the requirements of the project: blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, crane, Bobcat/Skid-steer, boom lifts/aerial lifts, roller
- Follow prescribed safety regulations
- Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
- Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
- Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
- Follow work plans and pre-task cards
- Provide leadership to other team members and apprentices by displaying resourcefulness, starting work habits, and creativity in problem solving based on information and judgment
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- All other duties as assigned
- 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.
- Note:
This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities; duties may change without notice.
- Strong teamwork orientation
- Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
- Detail orientation
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Knowledge of equipment and their uses
- Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
- Equipment certifications as required
- Minimum one year of related experience
- Current driver’s license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Equal Employment OpportunityYour uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items To Note- Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- Entry level
- Full-time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Industries
- Construction
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).