Employee-owned Oftedal Construction consistently ranks as one of the largest earthmoving contractors in our immediate multi-state area, employing more than 250 people. Continuous efforts to perfect and refine our signature service of mass excavation by employing the finest people, implementing new technology, and maintaining a modern fleet of earth-moving equipment are reasons why Oftedal will remain a dominant force in the heavy civil industry for decades to come. With an emphasis on promoting from within, Oftedal offers career opportunities, training and development to all employees sincere about building a career in the heavy-civil industry. We encourage employees with a proven performance history with the company and persons with earthmoving experience and leadership potential who enjoy working outdoors and have the tenacity to solve problems and make decisions in a fast-paced environment to discuss advancement opportunities with us. Join our team today!
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Employee-owned Oftedal Construction consistently ranks as one of the largest earthmoving contractors in our immediate multi-state area, employing more than 250 people. Continuous efforts to perfect and refine our signature service of mass excavation by employing the finest people, implementing new technology, and maintaining a modern fleet of earth-moving equipment are reasons why Oftedal will remain a dominant force in the heavy civil industry for decades to come. With an emphasis on promoting from within, Oftedal offers career opportunities, training and development to all employees sincere about building a career in the heavy-civil industry. We encourage employees with a proven performance history with the company and persons with earthmoving experience and leadership potential who enjoy working outdoors and have the tenacity to solve problems and make decisions in a fast-paced environment to discuss advancement opportunities with us. Join our team today!
The shop is heated.
The team consists of 1 shop manager, 8 mechanics, 2 purchasing agents, and 1 maintenance tracker.
Shifts are 10 hours, 5 days/week (Monday-Friday). Shifts run 7am-5pm with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. In December, our shop is closed the last 2 weeks of the month.
Our shop has cranes, rigging and lifting straps and chains, forklifts, and electronic testing equipment. Shop will provided 1 inch drive and larger sockets and impacts. While techs must provide their own toolbox and tools, we provide a tool allowance based on the number of years they have worked for the company (up to $50/week)!
The break room is located on the 2nd floor, with a furnished kitchen meant for relaxing. In addition we have outdoor smoking areas.
One extremely large bay for heavy equipment (can fit up to four pieces of heavy equipment), two bays for light duty vehicles, and two bays for OTR trucks. We have a separate building for welding and an outside steam bay.
Depends on the season, typically 30 - 40 a month for light vehicle mechanics and 6 - 8 a month for the heavy equipment mechanics.
Mechanics research the parts number when available, fill out a Parts Request form and submit it to the shop manager. The shop manager will review the Parts Request form, sign off and send it to the Purchasing Department.
Mechanics may hold outside employment in a non-related business or profession as long as it does not affect the performance of their job or schedule. Oftedal's office space, equipment, and materials are not to be used for outside employment.
Have five dealer level diagnostic equipment and 60 ton overhead cranes.
Our company will send mechanics to classes (i.e. CAT, John Deere) for refresher training on engines or computers. Safety first! We start our mornings with a safety meeting, discussing prevalent topics to maintain and grow a strong safety culture. Followed by Stretch N Bend exercises to avoid injuries.
We always seek to promote from within the company! Our company will support employees to gain training and grow into roles that catch their interest.
Conducted annually, reviews will be a discussion with the shop manager to review areas of growth or opportunities for improvement.
First Aid/CPR training is offered in-house. There is also task training for specific equipment.
We provide younger/newer mechanics with in-house training and assistance. Especially during our busy season, newer mechanics will be pulled into tasks to learn more about the work and equipment whenever possible.
We run an annual car show, which is a fundraiser for our college scholarship! We also work with high school students to visit our shop for a tour and presentation about the industry on a yearly basis.
We work with high school students to visit our shop for a tour and presentation about the industry on a yearly basis.
Steady on course with a focus on diving deeper into technology! Creating custom parts and processes to improve current heavy equipment used by the company. The Casper Shop Mechanics has successful rebuilt several pieces of equipment, most recently a D9L dozer.
We always keep our Core Values in mind and are looking for like minded individuals.
We have an online application on our website that takes about 10 minutes to complete: https://oftedal-keystyle.viewpointforcloud.com/Careers/BrowseJobs
Yes, we will phone screen applicants to confirm their experience is a good fit for the role and willing to work in drug-free environment.
In-person interview entail meeting with the Shop Manager and Foreman to discuss the candidate's experience, work schedule, compensation, and benefits offered with the position. There may also be a tour of the shop if time permits.
Once a candidate has been offered a position Oftedal will conduct a drug and alcohol screening and motor vehicle record checks. We may inquire about background information in some circumstances.
Will have mock diagnosis and troubleshooting tests done in the shop. If the candidate has their CDL, we will conduct a fitness test after the position has been offered.
No more than 2 days after the interview.
About 1-2 weeks.
Oftedal Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability, or handicap, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Compensation dependent on experience, training, and efficiency. Proficiently and safely diagnose and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems on mobile heavy equipment and trucks with moderate supervision.
Compensation dependent on experience, training, and efficiency. Proficiently and safely diagnose and repair complex engines, transmissions, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems on diesel trucks and light vehicles with limited supervision.
Health Insurance | Offered | Provider: UMR Covers: Employee, legal spouse and dependents Insurance effective after 600 hours of employment + additional 1 month waiting period. Premium paid by Oftedal. |
Dental Insurance | Offered | Provider: UMR Covers: Employee, legal spouse and dependents Insurance effective after 600 hours of employment + additional 1 month waiting period. Premium paid by Oftedal. |
Vision Insurance | Offered | Provider: VSP Must be an active Employee Stock Owner (ESOP). Covers: Employee, legal spouse and dependents. Oftedal pays all or a portion of employee premium. |
Retirement Plan | Offered | 401(k) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) All fees paid by Oftedal. |
Sick Leave | Offered | Personal time off (PTO) can be used for vacation or sick leave. Once becoming an active ESOP participant, employee is given 10 days of PTO to be used by the end of each calendar year. |
Vacation | Offered | Personal time off (PTO) can be used for vacation or sick leave. Once becoming an active ESOP participant, employee is given 10 days of PTO to be used by the end of each calendar year. |
Paid Holidays | Not Offered | |
ST / LT Disability | Offered | Employee can enroll in Aflac / Washington National. |
Life Insurance | Offered | Provider: Mutual of Omaha Covers: Employee, legal spouse and dependents. Premium paid by Oftedal. Employee can enroll in Aflac / Washington National. |
Uniforms | Offered | Employees are required to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves). The shop provides all PPE except for steel-toed boots and welding helmets. The shop also provides coveralls. |
Other | Offered | While techs must provide their own tools and toolbox, we provide a tool allowance based on the number of years they have worked for the company (up to $50/week)! |
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