
Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Civil Craft Operator - LVN
Operate heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance per safety standards.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Mortenson is seeking an Operator to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment in accordance with company safety policies and procedures. The role involves following work plans, maintaining equipment, and supporting site housekeeping while collaborating with team members across diverse backgrounds. • 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 and orderly housekeeping • Perform routine maintenance, observe equipment operation, and detect malfunctions • Follow work plans and pre‑task cards • Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸routine maintenance
- ▸work planning
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
The Operator must hold required equipment certifications, possess at least one year of relevant experience, and have a valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. Strong teamwork, customer service, and the ability to read safety and operational documentation are essential, as is the capacity to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 lb. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Mortenson’s projects span sectors such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. • Equipment certifications as required • Minimum one (1) year of related experience • Current driver’s license of proper classification and necessary endorsements • Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and detail‑oriented; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts • Ability to operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depressing pedals, and maneuvering steering wheels; knowledge of equipment and their uses; basic mathematical skills • Ability to work independently with active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback • Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements • Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lb (over 50 lb with assistance) • Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Requirements
- ▸certifications
- ▸1 year
- ▸license
- ▸teamwork
- ▸customer service
- ▸lifting
Benefits
Mortenson offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym‑membership discount. • 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