Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it results from our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people, coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service. Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and the communities in which we live and work.

As an Operator I, your primary duties include operating heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follows prescribed safety regulations
• Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in the assigned area
• Performs routine maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Follows work plans and pre-task cards
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
• Operates the following equipment based on the requirements of the project:
  • Blade
  • Dozer
  • Roller
  • GPS Experience
  • Track Hoe
  • Main Line
  • Any other equipment as needed

• All team members are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:
  • Cooperate with others when in a team environment
  • Accept direction from supervisors
  • Follow work rules and procedures
  • Punctual and consistent attendance
  • Accept constructive feedback

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork orientation
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Detail orientation
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals, and maneuver the steering wheel to operator equipment
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts
• Knowledge of equipment and their uses
• Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Ability to work independently

Education and Experience Requirements

• Equipment certifications as required
• A minimum of five years of related experience
• Must possess a valid driver’s license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law

Compensation and Benefits Information

• Compensation range: $19/hour - $39/hour, dependent on qualifications and experience

• Benefits: Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. Benefits offered to full-time, non-union craft Mortenson team members include:
  • Medical and prescription drug plan with affordable premiums that also includes vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with generous matching contributions
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program and online mental health tool, and concierge
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • and additional benefits

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. EEO is the Law