Heavy Equipment Operator

JENNMAR Services is currently seeking an Equipment Operator to fill our position in Grand Junction and the surrounding area. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Loaders, Back Hoes, Track Hoes, Haul Trucks, Etc. Travel may be required for this position.

Basic Job Duties of the Equipment Operator Position:

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• May assist Laborer at various job sites as needed. May perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.

Requirements of the Equipment Operator Position:

• Must have 2 years full time experience operating an excavator on a pipeline crew
• Must have experience digging around live utilities
• Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 70 lbs. consistently
• Must be able to pass drug screening.

Safety:

All duties and responsibilities must be conducted in a safe, clean and productive manner. It is a requirement to comply with all Health and Safety requirements established by JENNMAR Services.

Schedule of the Equipment Operator Position:

• Monday - Friday

Compensation of the Equipment Operator Position:

• $20 - $25 per hour DOE
• Healthcare, vision, dental
• 401k matching after 90 days