Forklift Operator - Phoenix, AZ

Sundt Construction • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely operates heavy construction equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks. The role includes performing preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-arounds of assigned equipment to ensure safe operation. This is a safety-sensitive position involving equipment operation and maintenance. The job description may change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

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 higher levels.
• 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 comply with safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, and vest.
• 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 frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds occasionally; frequently use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects; frequently reach above shoulder height and below the waist; occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend; and 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.
• Seek 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 at a high level of 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.
• Perform pre-shift walk-arounds of assigned equipment to ensure safe operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed