Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

An Equipment Operator has the skill, experience, and certifications necessary to operate various equipment in the support of concrete crews. Examples of typical equipment operated will be a skid steer, backhoe, mini-excavator, loader, trencher, etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates the equipment as needed in support of concrete crew activities across the Front Range on various Federal installations and facilities.
• Assists crews to the extent possible when there is machine downtime.
• Works on fine grade, compaction, concrete demolition, etc.
• Works in the survey, lay-out, measuring, planning and execution of work activities.
• Maintains and upkeeps equipment.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Construction experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Driving may be necessary.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude towards work and the team.
• Ability to operate skid steer, backhoe, mini-excavator, loader, trencher, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate vehicles and some equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds for 50 feet. Job requires the ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspect of a construction project. Must be able to climb ladders for heights up to 60 feet and crawl for distances of 50 feet.

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet, extreme winds, or ice storms. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, hot and cold, as part of environmental factors. Work may be performed near moving mechanical parts and/or vibration. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles or electrical shock hazards.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.