Heavy Equipment Mechanic & PM Specialist

Sundt Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage from day 1

401k

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Market-competitive pay

Flexible Time Off

Wellness credits

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Mental Health Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Employee-Owner perks

Job summary

Sundt Construction in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to safely operate a variety of equipment, perform pre-shift inspections, and carry out preventative maintenance to keep machines running smoothly on active project sites. You will work with crew members to produce high quality, safe work, read drawings and specs, and communicate findings promptly.

The job requires long shifts outdoors, physical labor, and strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Sundt Construction in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to safely operate a variety of equipment, perform pre-shift inspections, and carry out preventative maintenance to keep machines running smoothly on active project sites. You will work with crew members to produce high quality, safe work, read drawings and specs, and communicate findings promptly.

The job requires long shifts outdoors, physical labor, and strict adherence to safety standards.