Heavy equipment operators Jobs in Thornton, CO

Position is for Metro Pavers (a Sunland Company) Located in Denver, ColoradoSUNLAND ASPHALT Be the driving force of your success! Come join our Award-Winning Team. Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. strives to recruit top talent and we are committed to help you grow both professionally and personally. We are confident you will find our Company a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work because here at Sunland Asphalt our vision is: 'To be the best place in the world to work.' Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work,' Sunland offers employees: Competitive Weekly Pay Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay401(K) with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance and Community InvolvementComprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, VisionLife/Disability Insurances Award Winning Peers & ProjectsAnd A Foundation Built on Safety POSITION PURPOSEThe Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic performs skilled tasks in the repair of all fleet vehicles, machinery, motors, tools, and equipment used by the company. essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEmployee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.Perform and prioritize repairs and/or maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks such as pavers, rollers, milling machines, dump trucks, water trucks, boot trucks, front-end loaders, scrapers, skid steers, skip loaders and motor graders to include such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches. Change filters, and oil and lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment. May also maintain other fleet vehicles.Respond to requests from supervisors to complete any and all repairs and maintenance, prepare and close out work orders, and relay work orders back to fleet admin and/or immediate supervisor. Diagnose, service and repair trucks/equipment using electronic scan tools.Conduct Safety Meetings to include daily PTP & weekly Tailgate Topics.Actively participate in jobsite and safety meetings and all Company related training.Work closely with all shop employees to maintain a clean and safe work environment and keep tools, equipment and work area secured, organized and in good working condition. May order fuel, parts, tools, and supplies.Any and all other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCIESC ustomer Focus - Customer OrientationO wnership - Results Driven, Performance, Time and Stress Management and ComposureR elationships - Teamwork Orientation, Diversity, and InclusionE thics - Honesty, Integrity, Do the Right ThingS AFETY - The Foundation of Everything We Do SafetyThis position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OHSA regulations. All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Serves as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforces safe work practices, and proactively identifies and remedies worksite hazards. Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThis position operates at professional construction field sites and/or construction shop environment requiring the ability to communicate verbally with others on site, in person and over the telephone, ability to read printed materials, signs, computer screens and directions, stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions, ability to lift, push, pull, carry, finger, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds and reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around sites or shop or otherwise position one's self around the required work and safety requirements to navigating and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner.Will be required to work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, equipment, and other tools within local, state, and federal safety guidelines.Will be required to work outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.While working, the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other air-borne pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris. Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. TravelMust be willing to travel to any and all jobsites without exception (including staying away from home if necessary.) Minimum QualificationsEducation and Work ExperienceA high school diploma or GED is preferred.A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years heavy equipment maintenance required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Scan tool experience is a plus.Must be fluent in English, i.e. must be able to speak, read and write English.Must meet FMCSA English proficiency requirements under 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2), including the ability to read and speak English, understand highway signs, respond to official inquiries, and make required entries on reports and records. To ensure Sunland Asphalt complies with this federal mandate, all 10K-CMV and CDL drivers will be required to complete and pass an English proficiency assessment. Certifications, Licenses, and RegistrationsMust have a valid driver's license.Must have basic tool set to perform preventative maintenance. AAP/EEO STATEMENTSunland Asphalt is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.Sunland Asphalt, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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