2cu - Lukeville, AZ

Sundt Construction•Lukeville, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Sundt is looking for Trackhoe Heavy >1/2cu operators. This role requires prior experience, with a preference for candidates with mining experience due to the nature of the work on steep slopes. The operator must be available to work overtime, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and will be compensated at a rate of $36.64 per hour plus a cash fringe benefit. Work hours are expected to be 60+ per week, with a weekly per diem of $1,246 for qualified candidates. The estimated project duration is one year. The operator will safely operate 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. The role also involves maintaining positive working relationships, producing high-quality work safely and productively, providing feedback on material and equipment availability, seeking opportunities for improvement and knowledge sharing, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications.

Requirements

Must have prior experience as a Trackhoe Heavy >1/2cu operator.
Must be available to work overtime.
Must pass pre-employment Drug Screen.
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.
Must 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.
Must effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with mining experience, as that background closely aligns with the pioneering work we will be performing on steep slopes.

Responsibilities

Safely operates a variety of heavy equipment, not limited to; backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, water trucks.
Responsible for preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk around of the 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.