Heavy Equipment Operator
About the role
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.
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, Sundt offers a culture where everyone is an owner, focused on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities and employee-owners, with competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs, and training for personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
- Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
- Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.
- Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
- Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
- High proficiency in all related equipment preventative maintenance.
- Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.
- Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.
Requirements
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.
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.
Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Physical requirements: work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions; climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds; lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis; use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects frequently; comply with all safety standards and procedures; reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently; stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally; wear personal protective equipment (steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.); move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
Safety Level: Safety‑Sensitive – tasks that could affect safety and health of the employee or others, such as operating equipment, handling hazardous materials, etc.
Benefits
- Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
- Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
- Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your 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's program