Equipment Operator-Medium

Wanzek Construction • Brookston, MN

2d

About The Position

Responsible for operating various types of equipment, including excavators (20-ton class or smaller), dozers (150 HP or smaller), loaders (under 4 CY), forklifts over 12,000 pounds, backhoes, articulated dump trucks, and applicable light equipment. Equipment is used for construction tasks such as material handling, matting, land clearing, excavation, rough grading of roadways and sites, and underground utility work on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects. The position requires compliance with company and safety policies, coordination with crew members, equipment maintenance, and the ability to work in changing outdoor and site conditions. The role may require travel to different jobsites on limited notice and other duties as assigned by a Superintendent or Foreman.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a heavy equipment operation role.
• 1–3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on-site and set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with 10s and 100s; apply these operations to units of weight measurement and volume.
• Use common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully; push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Perform repetitive and continuous tasks for several-hour intervals.
• Work in changing weather and site conditions, with possible moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Work at heights when required and comply with safety and fall-protection requirements, including using required safety equipment.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shading; visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings; maintain balance at heights; see and hear well, naturally or with correction; and coordinate eyes, hands, and feet.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment, understand equipment functions, navigate and drive equipment, assess problems, and apply mechanical aptitude.
• Build, level, or excavate land surfaces, including level or extreme terrain, using construction equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsites onto trucks using various equipment.
• Excavate trenches with slopes compliant with OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate clearly and listen to and understand information to ensure comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and situations requiring an immediate response.
• Perform maintenance such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines, and complete daily maintenance reports.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
• Perform other assigned duties, which may change from time to time.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan choice, including coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, and prescription drug plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed