Open Positions
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions at Ames offices and projects.
Submit an online application or forward a resume including details of your training and experience to the Human Resources Department.
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Concrete Pump Truck Operator |
Colorado |
Gillette, WY |
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CONCRETE PUMP TRUCK OPERATOR position is available in Gillette, WY. Position requires prior experience with a 32 meter Putzmeister concrete pump truck and a valid and clear A or B license. |
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Safety Coordinator |
Corporate/Midwest |
Burnsville |
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SAFETY COORDINATOR position is available out of the Burnsville, MN office but will cover surrounding area and states. This position will assist and report directly to the Corporate Safety Director on OSHA, MSHA, DOT compliance, new hire orientation and other safety functions. Candidate must have 5 years of safety experience. Railroad experience is a plus. |
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Estimator |
Corporate/Midwest |
Minnesota |
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ESTIMATOR position is available at our Burnsville, MN corporate office. We are looking for an individual with 3-plus years of construction experience and an estimating background in grading, structures and underground work. Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment. Position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in CE or CM, strong interpersonal skills to interface with owner representatives, engineering firms, subcontractors, other team members and senior management. Position involves analysis of plans and specifications, computer-aided preparation of quantity take-offs, verification of site conditions, review of construction methods and equipment utilization, assist in preparing bid documents and developing construction schedules. |
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic |
Corporate/Midwest |
Minnesota |
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT/ TRUCK MECHANIC position is available at our maintenance shop in Burnsville, MN. Responsibilities include maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment, basic wiring, hydraulics and welding. A qualified candidate must have 5 years working experience with trucks and heavy equipment maintenance and welding. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is required. A post secondary education in mechanics and welding is a plus. |
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Oiler |
Corporate/Midwest |
Minnesota |
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OILER position is available at our maintenance shop in Burnsville, MN. Responsibilities include changing oil on heavy equipment and Mack trucks, report meter readings weekly and other equipment support. A qualified candidate must have prior experience with changing oil of heavy equipment and trucks. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is a plus. |
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Project Engineer |
Corporate/Midwest |
Minnesota |
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PROJECT ENGINEER position is available out of our Burnsville, MN corporate office. The position requires a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 8 years of heavy highway construction experience and in design-build highway. This position will work with the Corporate Design-Build Manager to identify potential projects, manage preparation of proposals and other contracts for heavy civil design-build construction projects in accordance with corporate goals. |
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Project Engineer |
Corporate/Midwest |
Minnesota |
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PROJECT ENGINEER position is available out of our Burnsville, MN corporate office. Position requires a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Possess 7-10 years of construction engineering/project management experience in Design-Build highway and prior experience on projects in excess of $50 million. |
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Safety & Training Specialist |
Corporate/Midwest |
Minnesota |
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SAFETY & TRAINING SPECIALIST position is available in Burnsville, MN. This position will assist and report directly to the VP Corporate Safety on DOT, OSHA and MSHA compliance, development and implement training programs, conduct new hire orientations and perform other safety functions. Candidate must have 7 years of experience in heavy civil construction, DOT, OSHA and MSHA regulations, competent in multitasking, is well organized, and possess strong verbal and written skills. An associate or bachelor degree is a plus. |
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Safety Coordinator |
Corporate/Midwest |
Minnesota |
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SAFETY/DOT SPECIALIST position is available in Burnsville, MN. This position will assist and report directly to the Corporate Safety Director on DOT, OSHA and MSHA compliance, assist with program development, training, new hire orientation and other safety functions. Candidate must have 5 years experience in heavy civil construction safety and DOT requirements. An associate or bachelor degree is a plus. Candidate must have 3 years experience with OSHA requirements and construction safety, construction management and excellent communication skills. Experience with DOT requirement and a bachelors degree is preferred. |
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Welder |
Corporate/Midwest |
Minnesota |
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WELDING/FABRICATING position is available our maintenance shop in Burnsville, MN. Responsibilities include ARC/Air ARC, wire feeding and TIG welding of heavy equipment and trucks. A qualified candidate must have prior experience in ARC, wire feed, air ARC and TIC welding. Knowledge of line boring, machine work, lothe and sheet metal work is preferred. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack Trucks is a plus. |
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Carpenter |
Rocky Mountain |
Colorado |
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FORM CARPENTER positions are immediately available out of our Aurora, CO region. Assignments include box culvers, inlets, bridges and ground utility for heavy civil construction. Qualified applicants must have 5-years working experience in heavy civil construction and form carpentry. |
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic |
Rocky Mountain |
Colorado |
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT/ TRUCK MECHANIC position is available at our maintenance shop in Aurora, CO. Responsibilities include maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment, basic wiring, hydraulics and welding. A qualified candidate must have 5 years working experience with trucks and heavy equipment maintenance and welding. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is required. A post secondary education in mechanics and welding is a plus. |
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Project Manager |
Rocky Mountain |
Colorado |
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PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER position is available at our Aurora, CO regional office. Qualified applicants must have at least a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years experience in highway or heavy civil construction, including experience with earthwork, underground pipe and concrete structures/bridges. Successful candidate will be assigned to the regional office, or to a project location in the Rocky Mountain Region. Applicants must be familiar with all aspects of project management, including submittals, purchasing, scheduling, RFIs, cost tracking, change order pricing and negotiation, subcontract administration, quality tracking and safety requirements. Candidate must be detail-oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Position requires familiarity with Microsoft Office, Primavera and AutoCAD. Familiarity with SurvCAD, estimating experience and HCSS proficiency is desirable. |
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Senior Concrete Estimator |
Rocky Mountain |
Colorado |
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SENIOR CONCRETE ESTIMATOR position is available in the Colorado Regional Office. Qualified candidates must have 7 years minimum experience estimating bridges and concrete structures. The position requires a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Candidates must be proficient with HCSS estimating software; from setup to close-out. |
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Equipment Operator |
Rocky Mountain |
Gillette, WY |
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CRANE OPERATOR positions are available at the Gillette, WY project. Operators must have a minimum of 2 years operating experience and able to operate 100 ton Lattice Boom Crawler and 60 ton Hydro all-terrain. Assignment consist of ground utility for heavy civil construction. Subsistence will be paid for out of town work. For more information call Mike Boss at 303-363-1000. |
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Welder |
Rocky Mountain |
Gillette, WY |
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WELDER positions are available at the Gillette, WY project. Welders must have a minimum of 2 years experience and obtain a D 1.5 certification. Assignments consist of ground utility for heavy civil construction. Subsistence will be paid for out of town work. For more information call Mike Boss at 303-363-1000. |
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Concrete Foreman |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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CONCRETE SUPERINTENDENT position is available at our Arizona regional office. This position is geographically located out of the Phoenix office, but will cover surrounding areas and involves short/long term travel. Qualified candidate must have a minimum of 8 years experience as a concrete superintendent and knowledge in all phases of heavy industrial concrete construction, including lay-out, planning, safety and health, materials requisition, scheduling, supervision, subcontractor management and multi-tasking of several projects. |
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Engineer |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER position is available at our Phoenix, AZ regional office. Qualified applicant must have experience in civil construction engineering with knowledge of Earthwork, Pipe, Concrete as well as processing submittals, RFIs, change orders, owner/sub correspondence, quality tracking and safety requirements. Candidate must be detail oriented and have excellent communication skills. Position requires a minimum of 8 years working experience and a degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management. Knowledge of Primavera, HCSS and Microsoft Work and Excel desired. |
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Grading Foreman |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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GRADING SUPERINTENDENT position is available at our Arizona regional office. This position is geographically located out of the Phoenix office, but will cover surrounding areas and involves short/long term travel. Qualified candidate must have a minimum of 8 years experience as a grading superintendent and knowledge in all phases of heavy industrial construction, to include grade staking, surveying, lay-out, planning, safety and health, scheduling, supervision, subcontractor management and multi-tasking of several projects. |
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT/ TRUCK MECHANIC position is available at our maintenance shop in Phoenix, AZ. Responsibilities include maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment, basic wiring, hydraulics and welding. A qualified candidate must have 5 years working experience with trucks and heavy equipment maintenance and welding. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is required. A post secondary education in mechanics and welding is a plus. |
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Laborer |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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LABORER applications are being accepted at the Phoenix, Arizona branch. Ames is seeking dedicated and reliable laborers to join our team. Assignments consist of a variety of ground utility tasks for heavy civil construction. Pipe experience a plus. |
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Oiler |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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OILER position is available at our maintenance shop in Phoenix, AZ. Responsibilities include changing oil on heavy equipment and Mack trucks, report meter readings weekly and other equipment support. A qualified candidate must have prior experience with changing oil of heavy equipment and trucks. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is a plus. |
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Pipefitter |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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PIPEFITTER/WELDER applications are being accepted at the Phoenix, Arizona branch. Ames is seeking dedicated and reliable pipelayers to join our team. Assignments consist of ground utility for heavy civil construction. Qualified applicant must have previous working experience in pipelaying and able to shot grade. Knowledge of laser set up, TIG and MIG a plus. |
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Pipelayer |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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PIPELAYER positions are available in our Phoenix region. Assignments consist of ground utility for heavy civil construction. Qualified applicants must have 2 years of experience. Able to shoot grade and know laser set up is preferred. |
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Safety Coordinator |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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SAFETY COORDINATOR position is available at our San Manuel, Arizona project. This is a field position and reports directly to the Regional Safety Manager. The Coordinator will monitor day-to-day construction operations, conduct new hire orientations and safety briefings as required. Candidate must have 5 years experience with MSHA requirements and construction safety, practicing knowledge of OSHA, construction management and excellent communication skills. An associate or bachelor degree is preferred. |
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Safety Coordinator |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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SAFETY COORDINATOR position is available in our Arizona region. There are two positions available that are geographically located out of the Phoenix, AZ office but will cover projects throughout the State and surrounding areas. These are field positions and report directly to the Regional Safety Manager. Coordinators will monitor day-to-day construction operations for potential safety hazards to personnel or damage to equipment, conduct new hire orientations and safety briefings. Travel is approximately 50%. |
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Safety Coordinator |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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SURFACE MINE SAFETY COORDINATOR position is available at our Tucson, Arizona project. This is a second shift, field position and reports directly to the Regional Safety Manager. The Coordinator will monitor day-to-day construction mining operations, conduct new hire orientations and safety briefings as required. Candidate must have 5 years experience with MSHA requirements and construction safety, practicing knowledge of OSHA, construction management and excellent communication skills. An MSHA instructor is preferred. |
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Surveying Technician |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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SURVEYOR MANAGER position is available at our Arizona regional office. This position is geographically located out of the Phoenix office, but will cover projects throughout the State and surrounding areas. Position requires short term and overnight travel. Position will manage Crew Chief and Survey Party according to workload. Qualified candidate must have 5 years experience as a licensed Surveyor; an Engineering or construction management degree preferred. Possess working experience with heavy civil construction and utilities, detail to concrete layout, drafting, slope staking and modeling. Experience operating Total Station Instruments, AutoCAD, GPS Systems, and Robotic systems required. |
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Truck Driver |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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10-WHEELER TRUCK DRIVER position is available in the Arizona region. Qualified applicant must have 2-years working experience, possess a Class A CDL and a clear driving record. A tanker endorsement is preferred. Out of town work is required. |
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Truck Driver |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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WATER TRUCK DRIVER position is available in the Arizona region. Qualified applicant must have 2-years working experience, possess a Class A CDL and a clear driving record. A tanker endorsement is preferred. Out of town work is required. |
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Welder |
Southwest |
Arizona |
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WELDING/FABRICATING position is available our maintenance shop in Phoenix, AZ. Responsibilities include ARC/Air ARC, wire feeding and TIG welding of heavy equipment and trucks. A qualified candidate must have prior experience in ARC, wire feed, air ARC and TIC welding. Knowledge of line boring, machine work, lothe and sheet metal work is preferred. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack Trucks is a plus. |
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Scheduler |
Western |
Nevada |
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SCHEDULER positions, full-time, are available in Utah and Nevada. Qualified applicant must have 2-5 years of scheduling experience using Primavera software. Applicant must be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills to interface with owner representatives, engineering firms, subcontractors, other team members, detail-oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicant must perform detailed scheduling; activity ties, critical paths, resource loaded and progress updates based on construction progress. Must be familiar with all aspects of project construction management, including: submittals, purchasing, RFIs, cost tracking, and safety requirements. Must have a good understanding and technical background related to heavy and highway construction, mass earthworks, and underground piping associated with civil projects. |
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Welder |
Western |
Nevada |
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WELDING/FABRICATING position is available our maintenance shop in Carlin, NV. Responsibilities include ARC/Air ARC, wire feeding and TIG welding of heavy equipment and trucks. A qualified candidate must have prior experience in ARC, wire feed, air ARC and TIC welding. Knowledge of line boring, machine work, lothe and sheet metal work is preferred. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack Trucks is a plus. |
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic |
Western |
Utah |
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT/ TRUCK MECHANIC position is available at our maintenance shop in Salt Lake City, UT. Responsibilities include maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment, basic wiring, hydraulics and welding. A qualified candidate must have 5 years working experience with trucks and heavy equipment maintenance and welding. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is required. A post secondary education in mechanics and welding is a plus. |
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Oiler |
Western |
Utah |
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OILER position is available at our maintenance shop in Salt Lake City, UT. Responsibilities include changing oil on heavy equipment and Mack trucks, report meter readings weekly and other equipment support. A qualified candidate must have prior experience with changing oil of heavy equipment and trucks. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is a plus. |
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Scheduler |
Western |
Utah |
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SCHEDULER positions, full-time, are available in Utah and Nevada. Qualified applicant must have 2-5 years of scheduling experience using Primavera software. Applicant must be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills to interface with owner representatives, engineering firms, subcontractors, other team members, detail-oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicant must perform detailed scheduling; activity ties, critical paths, resource loaded and progress updates based on construction progress. Must be familiar with all aspects of project construction management, including: submittals, purchasing, RFIs, cost tracking, and safety requirements. Must have a good understanding and technical background related to heavy and highway construction, mass earthworks, and underground piping associated with civil projects. |
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Truck Driver |
Western |
Utah |
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10-WHEELER TRUCK DRIVER position is available in the Utah Region. Qualified applicant must have 2-years working experience, possess a Class A CDL and a clear driving record. A tanker endorsement is preferred. Out of town work is required. |
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Welder |
Western |
Utah |
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WELDING/FABRICATING position is available our maintenance shop in Salt Lake City, UT. Responsibilities include ARC/Air ARC, wire feeding and TIG welding of heavy equipment and trucks. A qualified candidate must have prior experience in ARC, wire feed, air ARC and TIC welding. Knowledge of line boring, machine work, lothe and sheet metal work is preferred. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack Trucks is a plus. |
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Intern |
Western |
Western Region |
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ENGINEER INTERN positions, part-time and full-time, are available in Utah and Nevada. Applicants must be attending civil, mechanical or mining engineer or construction management school. Must have a good understanding, technical background and course of study related to highway construction, mass earthworks, and underground piping associated with civil and mechanical designs. Computer skills are essential. Training in estimating, project control, scheduling, quantity tracking and budgeting, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills are a plus. Contractor is willing to work with motivated persons and their school schedules. Positions are an internship with the potential to advance within the company to full-time after secondary school is completed. |
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Project Engineer |
Western |
Western Region |
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PROJECT ENGINEER positions are available in our Western Regional offices located in Salt Lake, Utah and Northern Nevada. The successful candidates will have a diverse background & 2-5 years in the heavy construction industry as a field engineer, project engineer, or project manager. Must have experience in civil projects, site work, earthwork, & underground pipe. The position will be responsible for project controls, tracking progress & quantities, cost control & reporting, scheduling, owner billing, change orders, subcontractor and supplier management. A degree in engineering is preferred. The position requires ability to travel and relocate as necessary. Knowledge of computers & software is essential. |
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic |
Western Branch Office |
Nevada |
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT/ TRUCK MECHANIC position is available at our maintenance shop in Carlin, NV. Responsibilities include maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment, basic wiring, hydraulics and welding. A qualified candidate must have 5 years working experience with trucks and heavy equipment maintenance and welding. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is required. A post secondary education in mechanics and welding is a plus. |
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Oiler |
Western Branch Office |
Nevada |
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OILER position is available at our maintenance shop in Carlin, NV. Responsibilities include changing oil on heavy equipment and Mack trucks, report meter readings weekly and other equipment support. A qualified candidate must have prior experience with changing oil of heavy equipment and trucks. Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and Mack trucks is a plus. |
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