Paving Crew Equipment Operator - Grand Junction, CO
Job ID: 494571
Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to
champion the safety, empowerment,
and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of
quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete,
asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing
integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and
financial strength.
Position Overview
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, Etc.
Wage: $21 to $24 an hour, dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
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.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to
perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
Work Requirements
Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence,
and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but
uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
CDL License preferred but not required
Key Competencies
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
Responds promptly to customer needs.
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under
pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines
appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe
conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach
or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change,
delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential unctions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal
and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand,
walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their
shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to
50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this