Heavy Equipment Mechanic — Preventive Maintenance Pro

Sundt Enterprise; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Enterprise in Abilene, Texas seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks and more. Responsibilities include pre-shift maintenance and ensuring safe operation of all assigned equipment.

The role emphasizes safe, high-quality production, collaboration with crew, and ongoing learning to improve methods while reducing waste. Strong reading of drawings and safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–6+ years in industrial/construction heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and safety standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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 and be willing to learn from others.
• Continually share knowledge and teach others.
• High proficiency in preventive maintenance of related equipment.
• Inspect subordinates' work for accuracy and compliance with plans and specs; explain deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings

Effective communication

Job description

Sundt Enterprise in Abilene, Texas seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks and more. Responsibilities include pre-shift maintenance and ensuring safe operation of all assigned equipment.

The role emphasizes safe, high-quality production, collaboration with crew, and ongoing learning to improve methods while reducing waste. Strong reading of drawings and safety knowledge are essential.