Heavy Equipment Operator - Employee-Owned with Benefits

Sundt Careers; Patagonia (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary (weekly)in

Bonus eligibility

Employee stock ownership plan

401K

Health coverage from day one

Flexible time off

Wellness credits

Life and disability insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sundt Careers is seeking an experienced equipment operator for a full-time, on-site role in Patagonia, AZ. You will safely operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, and haul/dump trucks, and perform preventative maintenance and pre-shift checks.

The role requires 3–6+ years in industrial/construction environments, reading blueprints, and strong communication. Sundt emphasizes employee ownership, competitive benefits, and safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relationships with all crew members
• Produce high quality work safely and productively
• Provide feedback to ensure materials/tools/equipment are available
• Look for opportunities for improvement and be willing to learn
• Share knowledge and teach others
• Proficient in equipment preventative maintenance
• Inspect subordinates' work for accuracy and compliance
• Eliminate waste (waiting, rework, transport, storage, time)
• Read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Sundt Careers is seeking an experienced equipment operator for a full-time, on-site role in Patagonia, AZ. You will safely operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, and haul/dump trucks, and perform preventative maintenance and pre-shift checks.

The role requires 3–6+ years in industrial/construction environments, reading blueprints, and strong communication. Sundt emphasizes employee ownership, competitive benefits, and safety-first culture.