Equipment Operator - Phoenix, AZ

Sundt Construction•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Safely operates a variety of heavy construction equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks. Responsible for preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-arounds of assigned equipment to ensure safe operation. This is a safety-sensitive role involving equipment operation and maintenance. The operator works collaboratively with the crew, produces safe and productive work, identifies opportunities to improve work methods, shares knowledge, and helps ensure work complies with plans and specifications. The position may include other duties as assigned, and the job description may change at any time.

Requirements

At least three years of industrial/commercial construction industry experience for Level I, four years for Level II, five years for Level III, or six or more years for higher experience levels.
In-depth understanding of operating various types of heavy construction equipment.
Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and safety 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 doing 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; may frequently reach above shoulder height and below the waist, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend.
Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, and vest.

Responsibilities

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-arounds of assigned equipment to assure safe operation.
Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members.
Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
Identify opportunities to improve tasks, means, and methods, and be willing to learn from others.
Share knowledge and teach others.
Perform preventative maintenance on related equipment with high proficiency.
Inspect subordinates’ work for accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies, and take necessary corrective action.
Eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, transporting, material storage, and wasted time.
Comply with all safety standards and procedures.