Heavy Equipment Operator (Wind) - Northern Wind Repower

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Project Name: Northern Wind Repower Wind Project

Project Location: th Street, Lake Wilson, MN 56151

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE(S) OF POSITION

Operates equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures.

SUMMARY OF EXPECTED OUTCOME(S)

High quality, professional work product performed with initiative, productivity, a positive attitude and behavior.

Performance should meet or exceed the established standards, goals, and accountabilities of the position.

KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

A. Operates the following equipment based on the requirements of the project:

1. Blade

2. Dozer

3. Loader

4. Scraper

5. Forklift/Telehandler

6. Crane

7. Bobcat/Skid-steer

8. Boom Lifts/Aerial Lifts

9. Roller

B. Follows prescribed safety regulations

C. Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area

D. Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning

E. Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction

F. Follows work plans and pre-task cards

G. Other duties and responsibilities

KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS

A. Strong teamwork orientation

B. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills

C. Detail orientation

D. Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment

E. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction,

procedure manuals, and load charts

F. Knowledge of equipment and their uses

G. Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)

H. Strong teamwork orientation

I. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills

J. Ability to work independently

KEY SKILL PREFERENCES

A. Open to change based on diverse input and feedback

B. Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

C. Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills

D. Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Equipment certifications as required

B. A minimum of one year of related experience

C. Must possess valid driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. EEO is the Law