Heavy Equipment Operator​/CDL- Pueblo

Position Overview

This position is responsible for safe and efficient operation of various types of heavy equipment on our job sites.

$21 to $27 per hour, dependent upon 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 or Equipment Manager.
• Load and unload materials onto/from trucks, trailers, and other vehicles using various types of machinery.
• Operate excavators, front end loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of the aggregate, asphalt, paving, and construction industry is preferred.
• Must maintain a CDL A license with tanker endorsement.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must possess a valid CDL A License and DOT Medical Card.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• 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
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork
  - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment
  - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning / Organizing
  - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance / Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative
  - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation
  - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally…