Mechanic

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

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.