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Job description
Heavy Equipment Operator
Portzen Construction
1 Positions
ID: 87302
Posted On 02/09/2026
Refreshed On 09/14/2026
Job Overview
Portzen Construction is seeking full-time Heavy Equipment Operators.
Responsibilities:
Operate various pieces of heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders and other large equipment to erect structures, excavate, move or grade earth
Lift, position and place machinery, equipment and other objects at construction sites and industrial facilities
Repair and maintain equipment as needed
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required to join the apprenticeship program
Previous experience working on construction job sites and operating heavy equipment
Able to read and understand construction documents
Able to follow safety guidelines at all times
Will work in varied conditions including hot and cold temperatures
Must wear personal protective equipment provided
This position is a full-time position that can be seasonal, some travel may be required within a 150 mile radius of Dubuque.
Benefits administered through the Operating Engineers union.
Interested candidates can apply in person at our office, 205 Stone Valley Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online at
Primary Contact
Jenny Bockenstedt
Human Resources,
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Job Details
Categories
Construction/Skilled Trades
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Qualifications
Education
High School/GED
Company ID
1192
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# Positions
1
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Portzen Construction
About the Company
Mike Portzen Construction began in 1983 with several housing rehab projects, converting old buildings into viable housing units. Mike Portzen Construction was incorporated in May of 1989, changing the name to Portzen Construction, Inc. The company has since developed into a multi-faceted organization. Our capabilities include: complete excavation services for underground utilities, water service, storm and waste water piping, street repairs, and building foundations; concrete services for roads, streetscapes, parking lots and street paving, building foundations and structural concrete; carpentry services for commercial and industrial structures including framing, finishing, cabinetry, siding and roofing; plumbing services for commercial and industrial projects including process piping for water treatment, waste water treatment plants and aquatic facilities for moderate size cities.
Worksite address
dubuque, IA, 52001, US
Who can apply
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