Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture.

Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work.

From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners.

We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth.

We're driven by skill, grit and purpose.

Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America

Job Summary

Safely operates a variety of heavy equipment, not limited to; backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, water trucks.

Will be responsible for preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk around of the assigned equipment to assure safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Job Requirements

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 and 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 and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.

Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

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...