Forklift Operator - Phoenix, AZ

About the role

Safely operates a variety of heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, and water trucks. Responsible for preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk-around inspections to ensure safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working 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 to improve tasks, methods, and means; be willing to learn from others.
• Share knowledge and teach others as opportunities arise.
• Perform high-proficiency preventative maintenance on all related equipment.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications; explain deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage, and time.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum of three years (Level I), four years (Level II), five years (Level III), or six-plus years’ experience in industrial/commercial construction.
• In-depth understanding of operating various types of heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety, and quality standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical labor in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Frequently use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Frequently reach above shoulder height and below the waist; occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and more.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive role: Tasks may affect the safety and health of the employee or others, including operating vehicles and equipment, repairing/maintaining vehicles/equipment, handling hazardous materials, or working with flammable/combustible materials.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k)
• Industry-leading health coverage starting on the first day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee-Owner program