Equipment Operator – HK Idaho Falls, ID 525124

About the role

This is a skilled position responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner on roadway, highway, and infrastructure construction projects. This position requires experience operating a motor grader to perform fine grading, shaping, and finishing of road surfaces to meet project specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as road graders, loaders, excavators, bulldozers, haul trucks, and other machinery as assigned.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Monitor equipment performance and make operational adjustments to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and MSHA/OSHA regulations.
• Load, transport, and stockpile materials according to production requirements.
• Assist with site preparation, grading, and material handling tasks.
• Conduct basic maintenance and minor repairs; report major issues to maintenance personnel.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production and project goals.
• Complete required daily logs, inspection reports, and production records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating a motor grader in road construction required.
• 1-3 years experience in heavy civil construction, roadway, or highway projects strongly preferred.
• Work experience in construction, aggregates, or related industries is a plus.
• Working knowledge of equipment safety practices and procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL may be preferred depending on role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee must work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

About CRH

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability