Operator Apprentice - Sagebrush B

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of 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 in the communities in which we live and work.

The base compensation range for this role is $35.21 - $52.81 per hour. 

• Mobility benefits as applicable  

As an Operator, your primary duties include operating heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as 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 assigned area
• Performs routine maintenance to include 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
  • Loader
  • Scraper
  • Forklift/Telehandler
  • Crane
  • Bobcat/Skid-steer
  • Boom Lifts/Aerial Lifts
  • Roller

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
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Detail orientation
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, clime and periodically lift up to 50 lbs
• 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
• 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

This is just a general position description and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Equipment certifications as required
• Industry related experience preferred
• Must possess valid driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law 

 Benefits offered to Union craft team members include:  

EAP and mental health resources  

The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health insurance, pension and job trainings. 

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