Halme Construction, Inc. (HCI) is a family-owned business that set its roots in the Spokane area in 1992. The foundation of our success has been our accountability to high standards in project safety, quality, and productivity as well as our expectation for successful relationships with customers, employees, vendors, and the public. HCI's commitment to our values developed a culture of Family, Innovation, and Professionalism. Our passion for staying local has driven us to continuously open new doors to allow our team an extended market in the Spokane region. Using this platform, we have successfully built numerous projects for repeat customers over the years. Our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable our communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over 30 years of experience, Halme has the resources, capacity, and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale, and complexity.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, and ongoing learning and career development opportunities. 

About the Role 

Heavy Equipment Operators will complete 160 hours per year of related supplemental instruction. They will be trained in all aspects of equipment operation, maintenance, and safety. Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentices must complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training to achieve Journeyman status. On the job training will include a vast range of tasks from operating various makes and models of equipment, observing equipment means and methods in the field and standard equipment maintenance practices.

• Fastens attachments to equipment with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
• Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachments.
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Use of equipment to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes and hand or voice signals.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on equipment.
• Perform manual labor tasks as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be driven and motivated to learn

As a Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice at HCI, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well independently in problem solving situations.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work