Bernco
Heavy Equipment Operator I
Albuquerque, NM · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
HRIS
About the role
- It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
- Surfaces may be wet or dry, muddy, paved or dirt roads.
- Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces.
Responsibilities
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
- Work in extreme weather conditions is required.
- Operates vehicles under adverse weather conditions and works on a schedule other than the normal work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as scheduled and/or required.
- Operates pumps, hydrants, hoses and other auxiliary equipment as needed or required.
Nice to have
- Three (3) years of general road construction experience including the operation of various types of heavy equipment
Skills
- Petroleum products, tire chains, construction signs, chemicals, paint, water, weeds, salt, sand, and canvas.
- Eye goggles, dust masks, earplugs, gloves, rubber boots, reflecting vests, cones, and flags are used as safety precautions.
- Must be able to ask questions, listen to and follow verbal directions in English.
- Must be knowledgeable of all traffic laws and regulations.
- Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers.
- Must be able to read accurately all gauges on equipment and make correct judgments in the operation of equipment.
- Ability to sit up to four (4) hours at one time, and up to seven and one-half (7.5) hours total per day.
- Ability to stand and/or walk up to four (4) hours at one time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day.
- Ability to climb in and out of equipment cabs at least six (6) times daily at an estimated height of six (6) to seven (7) feet.
- Ability to crouch, kneel, and remain in a prone position for up to 30 minutes at one time.
- Ability to bend at waist and twist/rotate waist if necessary for up to one-third of workday.
This listing is sourced directly from Bernco's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.