Equipment Operator Dozer - Lukeville, AZ

Sundt•Lukeville, AZ

12h•$37 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Sundt is looking for a Dozer Operator with prior experience, preferably with mining experience due to the nature of the work on steep slopes. The role requires availability for overtime, passing a pre-employment drug screen, and offers a rate of $37 - $40/hr. DOE plus a cash fringe benefit. Working hours are 60+ per week, with a weekly per diem of $1,246 for qualified candidates. The estimated project duration is 1 year. The Equipment Operator safely operates a variety of heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-arounds of assigned equipment to ensure safe operation.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of three years (level I), four years (level II), five years (level III) and six plus years’ experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry and have an in-depth understanding of the operation of various types of heavy construction equipment.
Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be available to work overtime.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Prior mining experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.
Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
High proficiency in all related equipment preventative maintenance.
Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.
Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.