Heavy Equipment Operator-Working Interview Hiring Event

Ames Construction • Kingman, AZ

10d

About The Position

Ames Construction is seeking safe, efficient, highly skilled, and productive operators for construction, mining, and civil engineering projects. The role operates heavy machinery, including bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, and haul trucks, for site preparation, excavation, road building, and material transportation. Work must be completed efficiently and safely in accordance with project specifications. The position involves work in diverse environments, including remote and urban locations. Previous experience and relevant certifications are required, and operator apprentices are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Previous experience and relevant certifications are required; operator apprentices are also encouraged to apply.
• Commitment to working safely, wearing required safety equipment, and helping achieve a 100% no-accident work area.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and alcohol test and be free of medication that may limit or alter safe equipment operation.
• Ability to read and understand safety and employment requirements and accurately handle job paperwork.
• Dependability and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours and possible nights and weekends as required.
• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes and changing job-site conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Professional attitude, willingness to learn tasks, and ability to take constructive criticism as motivation to learn.
• Arizona region employees must join and maintain membership in the local operators' union.
• Full range of motion in the neck, back, and hands, and ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously.
• Vision of 20/40 with or without corrective lenses and average hearing ability with or without hearing devices.
• Ability to climb into and out of equipment without assistance, walk on uneven surfaces, rocky terrain, and steep areas, and twist, stoop, and bend while maintaining balance.
• Ability to spend approximately 80% of work time in motion while operating equipment.
• Ability to work with others and independently, and to execute verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate track equipment during normal conditions, at night, in adverse weather, and in emergencies, using hand and foot controls.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding personal and others’ safety and health.
• Accurately complete and understand required job paperwork.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and work both independently and with others.
• Maintain good housekeeping in equipment, transport vans, vehicles, and the work area.
• Report unsafe conditions or acts to the immediate supervisor.
• Support the team in achieving production goals at assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

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