Description for Internal Candidates
OVERVIEW
Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service. Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.
THE BIG PICTURE
As an Operator your primary duties include operating heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures. If you want to join an up-and-coming industry with a company that has been awarded Best Place to Work 34 times in the last 5 years, you have found it! Trust, Teamwork, Responsibility, Safety, Service, and Stewardship are who we are. If that sounds like a company culture that you would fit well into, what are you waiting for? Apply today!
EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS
At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles – Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What’s Possible – in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.
All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson’s values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.
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KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Follows prescribed safety regulations
Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
Follows work plans and pre-task cards
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Operates the following equipment based on the requirements of the project:
Mini Excavator
Backhoe
Trackhoe
Loader
Forklift/Telehandler
Bobcat/Skid-steer
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong teamwork orientation
Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
Detail orientation
Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts
Knowledge of equipment and their uses
Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
Strong teamwork orientation
Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
Ability to work independently
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Equipment certifications as required
A minimum of 3 years of related experience (required)
Must possess valid driver’s license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Ability to frequently work in heat and other weather conditions
B. Frequently crouch, kneel, squat, climb
C. Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs
D. Frequently reach high and low places
E. Ability to see, hear, balance, and review job sites
F. Ability to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day
G. Ability to use repetitive hand/arm/leg movements
H. Must be able to dust, grease/oil machinery
I. Frequently be around excessive noise and vibrations
This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
