Scraper Operator - Civil Construction (Phoenix, AZ)

sunlandasphalt; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K match after 30 days

Work/Life Balance

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Sunland Asphalt and Construction, LLC. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced Scraper Operator to join our Civil Construction division. You will operate heavy equipment and work with foremen to meet production goals on asphalt projects.

The successful candidate will have 1–3 years of scraper experience, strong communication, and a commitment to safety. Sunland offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive, family‑oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years Scraper Operator experience required.
• Ability to speak, read and write English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including scrapers, trucks, rollers, pavers, and loaders to apply asphalt.
• Follow Foreman/Superintendent directions to meet daily production goals.
• Maintain safety and participate in safety meetings and training.
• Coordinate with foreman and crew to ensure safe, traffic-controlled worksites.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; report malfunctions to supervision.
• Provide excellent service to customers and the public; act as front-line company representative.
• Keep jobsite clean and secure; handle tools and general labor tasks as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUNLAND ASPHALT

Sunland Asphalt and Construction, LLC. is seeking an experienced Scraper Operator in our Civil Construction division to join our growing team in Phoenix, AZ.

Sunland is a leading asphalt solutions provider and general contractor known for delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation to its customers. With a reputation built on decades of combined industry expertise, we specialize in a full range of services, including commercial and residential paving, maintenance and repair, sealcoating, milling, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

WHY JOIN SUNLAND?

• Competitive salary
• 401(K) match after 30 days of employment
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• A Foundation Built on Safety

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Must work quickly, productively and safely to meet production goals as outlined by the Foreman, Superintendent and/or Production Manager.
• Follow direction of the Foreman and/or Superintendent with regards to daily production schedule and activities.
• Operate heavy equipment such as trucks, screeds, rollers, pavers, paving finishing machines, paving curbing machines and front end loaders to apply asphalt products according to job specifications.
• Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in job-site and safety meetings and all Company related training.
• Works in conjunction with Foreman or Crew Leader to ensure the job-site is safe and traffic is controlled prior to commencing work.
• Must be a strong communicator and be in constant contact with the paver operator, truck drivers and general laborers.
• If driving a commercial motor vehicle, CMV, will conduct pre/post trip inspections in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• May operate trucks to transport equipment to and from production sites as required and assist in the maintenance of all equipment.
• Inspect, clean and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for reporting problems and malfunction equipment and/or machinery to supervisor and/or shop personnel.
• Maintain a clean job site; pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day.
• Understand material handling and storage in compliance with SDS sheets.
• Coordinate and work with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors to complete job.
• Serve as front-line Company representative and must provide excellent service to the customer and to the public.
• Use equipment and/or an assortment of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, etc.
• Perform all other general laborer work as needed.
• Any and all other duties assigned.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 1-3 years Scraper Operator experience is required
• Ability to speak read and write English is preferred.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sunland Asphalt is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer