Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator – Site & Rigging

Wirc; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) eligible

Voluntary Life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Western Industrial Resources is seeking a skilled equipment operator to join our field team in Arizona. The role involves safe operation of cranes, skid steers, forklifts, man lifts, telehandlers, loaders, excavators and other heavy equipment on active job sites.

You will assist with excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and general site work, perform pre-start safety checks, report any issues, and maintain clean, safe work areas while collaborating with spotters and ground crews to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating construction or industrial equipment.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Physically capable of climbing equipment, bending, lifting, and working around active job sites.
• Demonstrate safe and responsible equipment operation.
• Maintain focus and situational awareness at all times.
• Show reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Continually improve equipment operation skills and job knowledge.
• Respect tools, equipment, and jobsite property.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment including cranes, skid steers, forklifts, man lifts, telehandlers, loaders, excavators and other heavy equipment.
• Assist with excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and general site work.
• Perform safe loading, unloading, and material handling operations.
• Follow grade stakes and basic layout markings under supervision.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and complete pre-start safety checklists.
• Keep equipment clean and report mechanical issues or safety concerns.
• Work with spotters and ground crew to maintain safe operations.
• Assist with rigging and lifting tasks when required.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Reliability

Continuous learning

Respect for tools

Job description

Western Industrial Resources is seeking a skilled equipment operator to join our field team in Arizona. The role involves safe operation of cranes, skid steers, forklifts, man lifts, telehandlers, loaders, excavators and other heavy equipment on active job sites.

You will assist with excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and general site work, perform pre-start safety checks, report any issues, and maintain clean, safe work areas while collaborating with spotters and ground crews to