Equipment Operator - Phoenix, AZ

Sundt•Tempe, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate a variety of heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks. Perform preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-around inspections of assigned equipment to ensure safe operation. This is a safety-sensitive position involving work that may affect the safety and health of the employee or others. The role requires work in industrial or commercial construction and a thorough understanding of operating various types of heavy construction equipment. Operators must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards, and effectively use relevant trade tools and equipment. The job description may change at any time and may include other assigned duties. Sundt describes itself as a 100% employee-owned contractor. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, incentive programs, and training focused on personal and professional growth.

Requirements

At least three years of industrial/commercial construction experience for level I, four years for level II, five years for level III, or six or more years for the highest stated experience level.
In-depth understanding of operating various types of heavy construction equipment.
Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety standards, and quality standards.
Ability to effectively use trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel or wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to frequently reach above shoulder height and below the waist, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members.
Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
Provide feedback to help ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
Look for opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and be willing to learn from others.
Share knowledge and teach others.
Demonstrate proficiency in preventative maintenance for related equipment.
Inspect subordinates’ work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies, and take necessary corrective action.
Eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transporting, material storage, and time.
Perform pre-shift walk-around inspections of assigned equipment to ensure safe operation.