Craft - Operator

About the Role

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and operating procedures of heavy and light equipment.
• Operate light/heavy equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, loader, rock truck, blade, excavator, dozer, digger derrick, and crane.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing loads, perform all pre‑inspection checks, and monitor equipment during operation.
• Report results from pre‑inspections daily, including hour usage, fuel usage, deficiencies, and maintenance required.
• Perform work on various types of terrain, evaluating requirements for assigned work.
• Crane operators only: calculate crane capacities and weights for rigging and hoisting.
• Maintain the job site and materials in an organized and efficient order.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all mobile and stationary equipment (tightening, cleaning, greasing, and minor repairs).
• Notify management of any malfunctions that occur.
• Clean the interior cab area of equipment daily.
• Follow safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use materials and equipment properly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety training and adherence to rules, regulations, and industry standards.
• Operating equipment safely and efficiently.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Comprehending and following directions; conveying barriers to work.
• Following verbal and/or written directions accurately.
• Relationship building.
• Time management, including meeting work goals and deadlines.
• Accuracy in work and use of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, roads, foundations, site grading, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Construction field experience with progressive skill levels:
  • 0–2 years with backhoe, loader, roller, and rock truck.
  • 1–3 years with blade, excavator, and dozer.
  • 1–3 years with crane and trencher.
• Certification on site for all types of heavy/light equipment, demonstrated to a Superintendent.

Physical Requirements and Environment

The work environment and physical demands are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy work: exert up to 100 lb of force occasionally, up to 50 lb frequently, and up to 20 lb constantly to move objects.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift, and grab; reach with hands and arms; push and pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk, see clearly, and hear.
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Construction site environment includes early‑stage permitting, development, auditing through finished roads and features.
• Extensive travel to remote sites, with office work in field conditions.