Mainline Excavator Operator - Sparks, NV

Sundt Enterprise; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Sundt Enterprise in Sparks, NV seeks an Excavator Operator with 3–6+ years of heavy equipment experience. The role involves operating excavators and related machinery, performing pre-shift checks, and supporting underground utility projects with overtime as needed.

The candidate should read drawings and specifications, maintain equipment, work safely on a 50-hour schedule, and contribute to a one-year project timeline while complying with safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–6+ years in industrial/construction equipment operation.
• Able to read drawings, specs and safety standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationships with crew and produce high quality work safely.
• Perform preventative maintenance and pre-shift equipment checks.
• Provide materials, tools, and information for the work.
• Look for process improvements and learn from others.
• Share knowledge and teach others.
• Ensure compliance with plans and specs; correct deficiencies.
• Eliminate waste.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings/specs

Verbal & written communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Excavator Operator:

Must have at least 2 years' experience operating heavy equipment Excavator; preferred experience in underground utility such as sewer system, storm drain, water line; excavation and shoring experience a plus; heavy civil or pipeline experience preferred; must be available for overtime as needed; must pass pre-employment drug testing; pay is $45/hr. depending on experience and abilities; $120 days worked per diem for qualified candidates over 90 miles; work schedule 50 hours; anticipated project duration is approximately 1 year.

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

1. Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
2. Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
3. Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.
4. Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
5. Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
6. High proficiency in all related equipment preventative maintenance.
7. Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.
8. Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

1. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
2. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
3. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis.
4. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
6. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
7. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
8. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
9. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.