Heavy Equipment Operator

Company Description:

Story Construction Co. is an employee-owned general contractor located in Ames, IA. Story offers a full range of services and delivery methods including general construction, design-build, construction management, and Nucor pre-engineered buildings. Story has complete design-build capabilities with licensed architects on staff. Markets include manufacturing/warehousing/distribution facilities; food processing; water and wastewater treatment plants; educational facilities; healthcare facilities; churches and senior living facilities.

Job Description:

The Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to operate various types of power construction equipment, such as excavators, loaders, and other large equipment to erect structures, excavate, move and grade earth, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. Position may be required to repair and maintain equipment.  Additionally, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs hands-on construction-laborer work in the field on a semi-regular basis. 

Summary of Duties

• Read and obey safety rules and regulations.
• Operate construction equipment under general supervision.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues daily.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete paperwork as needed such as excavation permits, lift plans, maintenance logs, etc.
• Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Actively participate in daily routines, such as meetings, planning, safety observations, training, etc.
• When not operating equipment, perform building and construction work which includes, but is not limited to concrete walls, foundations, and slabs; structural steel and metal erection; interior and exterior process pipe installation; and general carpentry and finishes.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company-paid Term Life Insurance, AD&D,  and Long-term Disability
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Benefits Plans
• 401(k)
• Safety Boot & Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement 

Required Experience:

• Experience working on an active construction jobsite
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders 
• Proven commitment to contributing to a culture of safety; looking out for yourself and others 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Lattice Boom Crane Certification preferred, but not required
• Swing Cab Hydraulic Certification preferred, but not required 

Required Travel:

Some overnight travel may be expected.