Main Line Operator - Mesa, AZ

Sundt Construction; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Pay

Bonus Eligibility

ESOP & 401K

Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Wellness Credits

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Sundt Foundation

Job summary

Sundt Construction in Mesa, AZ seeks a main line operator with at least 10 years of heavy equipment experience in street work and utilities. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Pay ranges from $40 to $42 per hour DOE, with a 40-hour week and potential overtime. You will safely operate equipment such as backhoes, excavators, dozers, and loaders, perform preventive maintenance, and complete pre-shift inspections to ensure safe, efficient progress on projects.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years of heavy equipment operator experience in industrial/commercial construction, performing street work and excavating around utilities.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and have good verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a variety of heavy equipment (backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul/dump trucks, water trucks).
• Perform preventive maintenance and pre-shift inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain positive working relationships with crew members and provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, and information are available.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and share knowledge with others.
• Inspect work and ensure compliance with plans and specifications; address deficiencies.
• Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, and material handling.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings

Safety standards

Verbal/written communication

Job description

Job Description

This position will be a main line operator position. Must have at least 10 years' experience as a heavy equipment operator performing street work and excavating around existing utilities. Must pass pre-employment drug test. Pay is $40 - $42/hr, DOE.; Work schedule 40 hours per week with the possibility of overtime.

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

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.

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.

Benefit list

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program