Heavy Equipment Operator

This job is being posted in accordance with Wyoming state statute, 16-6-203, Article 2-Preference for Wyoming State Laborers. Preference will be given to Wyoming residents who meet the requirements.

WYDOT Buffalo MSE Retention Wall Repair Buffalo, WY

Begin: 03/10/2025
End: 05/15/2025

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.

• Perform daily pre-operation/inspection checks and complete daily inspection reports.
• Immediately report malfunctioning equipment/components and safety defects to supervisor.
• Complete tasks, assignments and activities given in English.
• Coordinate machine actions with verbal (English) instructions or hand signals.
• Well developed ability to communicate verbally.
• Move levers, push pedals, rotate steering wheels, turn valves to activate hydraulic lines powering booms, sticks, cylinders and 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 traffic areas.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Travel