Construction Operator, Construction Labor & Trades

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey.

Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Constructing mission critical facilities demands a specialized strategy. At Hensel Phelps, our seasoned team members grasp the intricacies essential for every stage of mission critical development. From small‑scale operations to expansive facilities, Hensel Phelps partners with leading enterprises nationwide. Our integrated methodology unites multidisciplinary teams to emphasize not only operational efficiency but also addresses crucial factors intrinsic to mission critical projects, including redundancy, scalability and energy efficiency.

With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure seamless integration of cutting‑edge technology while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance.

Equipment operators are responsible for the operation and maintenance of all types of construction machinery including, but not limited to, cranes, dozers, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, track backhoes, rubber tire backhoes, motor graders, trucks, compaction equipment, concrete pumps, and rock drills. This is a safety sensitive position.

• Perform maintenance work on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning

• Promotes a safe work environment and communicates jobsite hazards

• Operate all types of construction machinery including, but not limited to, cranes, dozers, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, track backhoes, rubber tire backhoes, motor graders, trucks, compaction equipment, concrete pumps, and rock drills

• Work in pipeline production performing trenching/excavating procedures according to OSHA guidelines

• Perform backfill procedures and other earthwork

• Inspects and documents their heavy equipment

• Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid Driver’s License

• Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program

• Experience with a wide variety of construction machinery

• Knowledge of maintenance of various construction equipment

• Must be able to take initiative

• Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions

• Workers must provide their own safety footwear

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally

• Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills

• Must be reliable and punctual

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading

• OSHA 10 Certification

• CPR & First Aid Certification

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.

• Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.

• Th…