Equipment Operator

Sundt Construction; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking an Equipment Operator to join its employee-owned team. In this role, you will operate heavy machinery while ensuring safety and compliance, contributing to high-quality outcomes. Candidates should have a significant background in industrial or commercial construction and demonstrate effective communication skills within the team.

Benefits

Market competitive salary (paid weekly)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry-leading health coverage after 60 days

Sick leave and PTO

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to six years of experience in industrial/commercial construction.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Produce high-quality work and maintain relationships with crew members.
• Inspect subordinates' work and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Heavy Equipment Operation

Team Collaboration

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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, including but not limited to backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, water trucks. Responsible for preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-around of the assigned equipment to ensure safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members.
• Produce high-quality work safely and productively at all times.
• Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for the work.
• Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, learn from others.
• Share knowledge and teach others.
• High proficiency in all related equipment preventative maintenance.
• Inspect subordinates' work, ensure accuracy and compliance, explain deficiencies, and take corrective actions.
• Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, transportation, material storage, and time.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum of three years (Level I), four years (Level II), five years (Level III), or six+ years’ experience in industrial/commercial construction, with an understanding of heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety, and quality standards; effectively use trade tools and equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job description subject to change; other duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Work up to 12-hour shifts doing physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds.
• Lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Use hands frequently to grasp, lift, handle, carry objects.
• Comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Reach above shoulder heights and below waist frequently.
• Stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive: Tasks that could affect safety and health, including operating machinery, handling hazardous materials, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt Inc. values diversity and inclusion; recruits, hires, trains, and promotes without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.

Benefits:

• Market competitive salary (paid weekly)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry-leading health coverage after 60 days
• Sick leave and PTO
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness and Mental Health programs
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation charitable program

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction

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