Mortenson

Mortenson

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Civil Craft Operator - Cunningham

Operate heavy equipment, maintain safety, perform routine maintenance, and support tasks.

Palo Alto, California, United States
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite
Visa Sponsorship
-visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. -must be currently legally authorized to work in the u.s. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

About the Role

Mortenson is seeking an Operator responsible for operating equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures. The role includes operating a variety of heavy equipment and performing routine maintenance, while following safety regulations, work plans, and pre‑task cards. The Operator will also build relationships with team members from diverse backgrounds and perform other assigned duties. • Operate equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, crane, bobcat/skid‑steer, boom lifts/aerial lifts, roller, backhoe, and track crane. • Follow prescribed safety regulations and maintain clear, orderly housekeeping. • Perform routine maintenance, observe equipment operation, and detect malfunctions. • Follow work plans and pre‑task cards. • Build relationships with personnel from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment operation
  • routine maintenance
  • safety compliance
  • work planning
  • equipment inspection
  • team collaboration

What You Bring

• Hold required equipment certifications. • Minimum one year of related experience. • Possess a current driver’s license with proper classification and endorsements as required by law. • Demonstrate strong teamwork, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and attention to detail; able to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts. • Ability to operate equipment using levers, gears, pedals, and steering; knowledge of equipment functions and basic math skills. • Work independently with active listening, effective communication, and openness to diverse input and feedback. • Capable of repetitive hand, arm, leg movements and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lb (over 50 lb with assistance or equipment).

Requirements

  • equipment certification
  • one year
  • driver's license
  • teamwork
  • equipment operation
  • lifting

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage. • Dental plan. • 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match. • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves. • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources. • Tuition reimbursement. • Adoption assistance. • Gym membership discount program.

Work Environment

Onsite

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