Civil Heavy Equipment Operator - 10X (Monroe, LA)

Heavy Equipment Operator

About Mortenson:

Mortenson's success stems from ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people, driven by an unwavering commitment to customer service. Rooted in our core values-trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship-our mission is to create an exceptional customer experience while advancing modern society through innovative structures and facilities.

Recognized as an industry leader and a valued community partner, Mortenson's collaborative teams are the foundation of our success. We have proudly earned over 40 "best place to work" awards since 2002....What are you waiting for?!

The Opportunity:

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator who is responsible for operating equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• 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
  • Backhoe
  • Track Crane
  
  
• 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
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Daily Equipment Inspections
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Strong teamwork orientation
• Knowledge of equipment and their uses
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts
• Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Understanding of large cut/fill management

Qualifications:

• Equipment certifications as required
• Minimum one year of related experience
• Current driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law.
• Commercial or site development experience

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive Hand/Arm/Leg Movements
• Lifting/Carrying/ Pushing
  
  
  
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs. will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
  
  

Benefits offered to Craft; non-union, full-time team members include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans - the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Identity Theft Protection

Join us at Mortenson and be part of a team that's building a better future. Apply today!

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