Ames Construction is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators!

Fort Collins CO

Description

Job status Full time Pay $28.00 – Hourly Job 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 CANDIATES 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 Starting Pay $28/hr At least 1 year of experience with GPS, Trimble and prefer 5 years of Blade experience. Must make Safety a top priority and have some mechanical skill, as you will be maintaining the equipment you operate. A skills test and a pre-hire drug test required. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. We are committed to the safety and wellness of our team. Education requirements • High School Diploma or GED preferred • Have a valid driver’s license, a CDL with endorsements may be required for some positions. • Additional training or certifications are helpful Experience requirements • 2+ years experience in heavy civil/highway construction • Experience in Earthwork and Utilities Qualifications • 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 • 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 • 5 to 10 years of Finish Blade experience and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience operating a Dozer with GPS 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, the Finish Blade Operator should have the ability to roughly balance a roadway prior to blue topping, then final tolerance using blue tops and electronic blade controls • The Finish Blade Operator 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 shift • The Dozer Operator will work on highway projects and site prep projects. The Dozer Operator may be required to work around underground utilities as well. Dozer Operator needs to have knowledge of operating dozers with GPS 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 Work 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"). Local applicants only need to apply! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.