Overtime-Eligible Excavator Operator (Underground Utilities)

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

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.