Forklift Operator - Lukeville, AZ

Sundt•Lukeville, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely operates heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks. The role includes conducting preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-arounds of assigned equipment to ensure safe operation. This is a safety-sensitive position involving equipment operation and related duties. The operator works collaboratively with crew members, produces safe and high-quality work, and communicates when materials, tools, equipment, or information are needed. The position also involves identifying opportunities to improve work methods, sharing knowledge, inspecting subordinate work for accuracy and compliance, correcting deficiencies, and reducing waste. The job may include other duties as assigned. Sundt describes itself as a 100% employee-owned contractor and 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 experience level described.
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

Safely operate assigned heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks.
Perform preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-arounds to ensure assigned equipment is safe to operate.
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, methods, and processes, and be willing to learn from others.
Share knowledge and teach others.
Perform related equipment preventative maintenance with high proficiency.
Inspect subordinates’ work for accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies, and take corrective action.
Eliminate waste, including waiting, rework, unnecessary transporting, material storage, and time.