Job Description

OVERVIEW

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 BIG PICTURE

As Operator 1, your primary duties include operating and maintaining heavy operating equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures. Safety is always the first priority, so you must be able to understand and abide by all operating safety regulations, procedures and operations.

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EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS

At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles - Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What's Possible - in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.

All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson's values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.

KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

A. Operate the following equipment based on the requirements of the project:

Excavators and/or backhoes

B. Follow prescribed safety regulations

C. Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area

D. Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning

E. Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction

F. Follow work plans and pre-task cards

G. Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

H. All other duties as assigned

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A. Strong teamwork orientation

B. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills

C. Detail orientation

D. Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment

E. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts

F. Knowledge of equipment and their uses

G. Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)

H. Ability to work independently

I. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Equipment certifications as required

B. Minimum one year of related experience operating an excavator

C. Current driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Ability to frequently work in heat and other weather conditions

B. Frequently crouch, kneel, squat, climb

C. Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

D. Frequently reach high and low places

E. Ability to see, hear, balance, and review job sites

F. Ability to sit, stand and walk throughout workday

G. Ability to use repetitive hand/arm/leg movements

H. Must be able to dust, grease/oil machinery

I. Frequently be around excessive noise and vibrations

This position description 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.

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