Oftedal Construction, Inc Hiring for Heavy Equipment Operator – Eastern Montana at Miles City, MT Full Time

Candidates must live in the Colstrip – Miles City, MT area.

Oftedal specializes in highway and road construction, site preparation, mine reclamation, dam and dike construction, aggregate production, construction materials hauling, railroad grade construction, concrete batching, and large drain pipe and culvert installation. Oftedal offers the most competitive pay, benefits, growth opportunities, and security in the heavy construction industry. Here is your chance to work for a proven industry leader supporting a consistent, proactive, and accountable safety culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate heavy equipment to move construction materials, earth, and rock on heavy-civil construction sites to build highways, roads, bridges, airport runways, power generation facilities, dams, levees, other earthen structures, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily pre-operation/inspection checks and complete daily inspection s.
• Immediately malfunctioning equipment/components and safety defects to supervisor.
• Complete tasks, assignments, and activities given in English.
• Well developed ability to verbally communicate in English
• Move levers, hand controls, push pedals, rotate steering wheels, turn valves to activate hydraulic lines powering booms, sticks, cylinders on heavy equipment implements.
• Proficiently and safely operate and maneuver heavy equipment in remote locations, variety of terrain, and ground conditions, tight spaces, and around light or high volume public traffic.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Travel in and around the company trade area: (CO, MT, ND, NE, SD & WY)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum three years experience operating one or more of the following pieces of heavy equipment: blade, dozer, scraper, haul truck, excavator, loader on highway construction/mining projects or equivalent heavy-civil construction site(s). Must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to working.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ABILITIES

Position requires employee to frequently perform some or all of the following activities and movements: sit, twist, bend, reach outward, reach above head and shoulders, climb, lift 30-50 pounds, bounced, vibrated or moved in equipment cab.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is outdoors. Working conditions range from frigid to hot temps, high winds, flying dust, slipping hazards, rain, snow, sleet, frequent exposure to loud noise from heavy equipment and machinery.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo drug testing for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion?

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Operation: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL with a tanker endorsement (Required)
• Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road