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Position Summary

Dietzler Companies is a heavy civil general contractor and sand aggregates producer operating throughout Northern Colorado and Wyoming with an emphasis on bridge, dam, and water utility projects. The heavy equipment operator will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers on the construction or sand depot sites.

Benefits offered

• Highly competitive pay

• Health insurance, including medical, dental and vision options

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off benefits

• Extra per diem pay eligible

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction zones and operator of heavy equipment including excavators.

• Strong knowledge of construction equipment and techniques.

• Must be willing to travel. Travel requirements 15%

• Must have a collaborative attitude and willingness to perform any work that is required.

• Reports to work on time, ready to work safely and learn.

• Safely operates hand backfill tools/equipment.

• Understanding of how to read blueprints and construction plans

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Proficient in excavator machinery and a variety of other heavy machinery in general earthwork (mountain terrain helpful) waterline installation (wet utilities) or front-end loader, bulldozer experience helping our sand mining operations as appropriate.

• Must have at least 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience

• Must have general construction experience, heavy civil experience is preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid divers license.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.

• Knowledge and use of hand and power tools.

• High regard for safety and pride in quality of work.

• Self-motivated and team player.

• Able to multi-task, show initiative and ask questions as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity necessary 50 pounds of weight from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, hard hat and steel toe boots must be worn at all times. Hearing, respiratory and/or fall protection equipment must be worn when required.

Pay range

$24-30/hr. DOE

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Dietzler is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Dietzler is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Dietzler is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.