Equipment Operator Foreman - Lukeville, AZ

Sundt Construction•Lukeville, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sundt is looking for experienced working Equipment Operator Foreman responsible for overseeing a variety of operators and equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, and graders. This role requires availability for overtime, passing a pre-employment drug screen, and offers a rate of $36.56/hr plus a cash fringe benefit. Working hours are 60+ per week, with a potential weekly per diem of $1,246 for qualified candidates. The estimated project duration is 1 year. The job summary includes safely operating various heavy equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and conducting pre-shift walk-arounds to ensure safe operation.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.

Responsibilities

Safely operates a variety of heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks.
Responsible for preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-around of assigned equipment to assure safe operation.
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.