Blade Operator - Waddell, AZ

Sundt Construction

Waddell (AZ)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 52,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry Leading Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness

Educational Assistance

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Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Blade Operator with GPS experience for a multi-year heavy civil/road project in the United States. The role supports installing civil utilities, roadway excavation/grading, site mass excavation and balance, and paving to support turbine power plant construction. Overtime may be required; pre-employment drug testing is required.

DOE; pay $30-38 per hour; schedule 40+ hours. The successful candidate will operate a blade and related equipment, perform routine

Qualifications

Must read and understand drawings, specs, safety and quality standards.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work safely and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive relationships with all crew members.
Produce high-quality work safely and productively at all times.
Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment and information are available for the work.
Look for opportunities for improvement in tasks and methods; learn from others.
Share knowledge and mentor others where possible.
Maintain equipment preventative maintenance proficiency.
Inspect subordinates work for accuracy and plan compliance; explain deficiencies and take corrective action.
Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.

Skills

Reading drawings

Verbal & written communication

Safety compliance

Tools

GPS Blade Control

Job description

Job Description

Blade Operator - Must have at least 2 years' experience operating blade with GPS; preferably heavy civil/road construction experience; project will be Installing Civil Utilities, Roadway Exc/Grading, Site Mass Exc and Balance. Asphalt paving and hardscaping to support combustion turbine power generation plant construction; must be available for overtime as needed; must pass pre-employment drug testing; $30-38/HR. DOE; Work schedule 40 + hours; anticipated project duration is approximately 2 years.

Job Description

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 the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

About Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

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