General Inquiries

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames isan employee-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top65 general contractor.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

"Blade"

Haul Road

Aware of work area trucks etc.

Communicate with hauled equipment

Understands stake's and boundary's

Able to identify soft and rough areas *

Moves at a steady speed with a full moboard *

Able to grade for positive drainage

Keep level and uniform

"Finish Blade"

Aware

Communicate

Understands stakes i.e. lines grades % of grades Blue Topps

Able to identify soft areas and material changes

Understands correct thickness of materials placing

Able to direct trucks and equipment of dumping patterns

Keeps level and uniform

Communicates with Water Truck and Roller

"Loader-Dirt"

Aware

Communicates

Understands stakes lines and grades

Able to stage equipment/trucks for 10+2 Loading

Keeps equipment close to loading area

Keeps uniform loads

Keeps loading area level, smooth and draining

Knowledge of proper loading procedures

"Loader Pipe"

Aware of surroundings, stakes, and ground personal

Communicates with Foreman/Top man

Understands plans for layout of material and staging

Understands different materials i.e. Rock sand backfill material

Able to move material without damaging

Keeps areas level and neat, piles drainable

"740"

Aware

Communicates

Stakes and soil knowledgeable and changes

Haul speeds per Foreman

Level dumping and correct dumping procedures

Intelligent packing procedures

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.