Heavy Equipment Operator

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• 5 years working experience on heavy equipment in all phases of operations, during normal conditions, night conditions, adverse weather and emergency situations; including hand and feet controls.

• Perform routine maintenance, and watch gauges, dials or other indicators to ensure working properly.

• Exercise good judgment about the safety and health of you and others.

• Complete and understand the paperwork necessary for this job.

• Be organized and able to execute verbal and written instructions.

• Be able to work with others and work independently on assigned tasks.

• Maintain good housekeeping at all times of cab and work area.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Experience, Education & Skills

• Be committed to work safely and to wear all of the required safety equipment

• Pass a Pre-employment Drug Screen and Alcohol Test

• Be able to read and understand Safety and Employment requirements

• Be dependable and consistent with regards to attendance and punctuality

• Willing and able to work extended hours and possible nights and weekends as required

• Tolerate temperature extremes and changing jobsite conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)

• Have full range of motion with neck, back, hands, and exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously

• Have vision at 20/40 with or without corrective lenses

• Have ability to hear at a normal level with or without hearing device

• Be able to climb in/out of equipment without assistance using 3 points of contact at all times

• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces, twist, stoop and bend while maintaining sure-footedness and balance

• Be able to sit for long periods of time in a seat that is subject to jarring and bouncing motion, and spend about 80% of your time in motion while operating equipment

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.