Ames Construction is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators!

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Full timePay

$28.00 – HourlyJob description

Ames Construction is a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor serving customers throughout North America. We offer career and employment opportunities with competitive wages and benefits.

We are currently seeking Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators – Skilled Finishers and Production Workers for a construction project in Fort Collins, CO area.

Local candidates preferred.

Apply today for immediate consideration.We are looking for Operators with experience with one or more of the following pieces of equipment:

2 Dozer operator

Excavator operator

1 Loader operator

1 Motor Grader Operator

Pay starts at $28/hr.Education requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred

Additional training or certifications are helpfulExperience requirements

2+ years experience in heavy civil/highway construction

Experience in Earthwork and Utilities

5–10 years of Finish Blade experience and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience operating a Dozer with GPSQualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license. CDL with endorsements may be required for some positions

Ability to work extended hours, possible nights/weekends

Knowledge of grading and excavating foundations

Knowledge on cutting slopes to a safe grade

Knowledge of trench safety

Knowledge of operating dozers with GPS

Must have personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, steel toe boots, seat belt, and gloves

Must be willing and able to work outside in extreme weather conditions including temperatures in excess of 100 degrees

Ability to give instruction/direction and communicate effectively while working in stressful situations

Ability to listen and take direction from others

Willingness to be a team player and help train less experienced employees

Must make safety a top priority and have some mechanical skill, as you will be maintaining the equipment you operate. We are committed to the safety and wellness of our team.

A skills test and a pre-hire drug test is required

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone interview.Responsibilities

Fuel and grease equipment daily.

Maintain a safe, clean job site and work environment.

Over-excavate and re-compact.

Operate equipment in an efficient manner.

Follow instructions for on-site management.

Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements.

Move/load material utilizing dozers, excavators, loaders, etc.

Under the direction of the supervisor, you should be able to roughly balance a roadway prior to blue topping, then final tolerance using blue tops and electronic blade controls

Work on highway projects and site prep projects.

Work around underground utilities.Skills

Ability to work in a high-stress environment

Ability to lift loads up to 75 lbs or more

Ability to use both arms and legs

Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time

Must have an acceptable level of correctable vision for near, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception

Must have sufficient hearing for being aware of backup alarms, hearing equipment, and for normal conversations. Ability to work in a high-stress environment

Should be proficient at grading super curves, turn lanes, parking lots (large and small), shoulder construction and be able to fine grade 2 to 4 miles or two-lane roads in a ten hour shiftWork hours

This position is full-time (weather permitting). Average workdays usually last up to 10+ hours, requiring overtime and working Saturdays.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Please contact Selso Salazar by email (to access email please click "Apply now").Only local applicants will be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply Now!