Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction

The Tepa Companies, established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. This tribally owned enterprise provides wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services. Joining Tepa offers the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside industry leaders, impacting your team, the organization, and the Tribe.

About the role

This position requires onsite presence at our project site at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you may also perform Laborer job functions based on client and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates various construction equipment safely and efficiently, including excavators, loaders, forklifts, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers.
• Performs daily equipment inspection and maintenance requirements with proper documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Offloads or loadouts of construction materials and/or debris.
• Reads and interprets surveying staking about grade control and utilities; interacts with geotechnical engineers and interprets testing results.
• Performs other duties associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Identifies and operates hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
• Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications.
• Controls passing traffic.
• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and equipment adjustment.
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures; identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to others.
• Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including digging ditches and trenches, backfilling excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, assembling and erecting equipment including scaffolding, pouring concrete, and setting braces to support the sides of excavations.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience operating construction equipment, including: excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers.
• Knowledge of use of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used on construction sites.
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly with Superintendents, Equipment Operators, Laborers, and all other personnel on site.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and direction verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to take on job challenges; energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks.
• Reliability, responsibility, and dependability; careful attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Ability to work with crew members and travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,369.21 - $79,959.42