Dirt Work Operator Foreman - Waddell, AZ

Sundt
Waddell, AZ

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced construction supervisors with heavy civil/road expertise working in Arizona.

Best fit for

  • Experienced construction supervisors with heavy civil/road experience and leadership in safety and productivity
    — “Must have at least 3 years' experience overseeing dirt work operators ; preferably heavy civil/road construction experience”
  • Candidates who thrive in long-term projects and can manage crews in a physically demanding environment
    — “anticipated project duration is approximately 2 years”
  • Individuals with strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate multiple teams and ensure compliance
    — “effective written and verbal communication skills”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical endurance and willingness to work extended hours in outdoor conditions
    — “Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions”
  • Candidates must be prepared for overtime and have availability for long hours
    — “must be available for overtime as needed”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize leadership in safety and productivity with specific project examples from your experience
    — “Provide leadership, management and supervision necessary for safe heavy equipment operations work”
  • Highlight experience with coordinating crews and managing project schedules efficiently
    — “Work with other foreman or crews to ensure that the work is coordinated and sequenced”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with asphalt paving, hardscaping, and utility installation in your resume and interview responses
    — “Asphalt paving and hardscaping to support combustion turbine power generation plant construction”
  • Showcase your ability to develop and execute short and long-term work plans in your application materials
    — “Develop one-week and daily work plans, provide feedback on the 6-week schedule and know the critical path”
  • Include examples of coaching and mentoring crew members to align with Sundt's culture of growth and development
    — “Provides appropriate coaching and mentoring for crew members to help them be the best they can be”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • provide leadership and supervision for safe heavy equipment operations
  • coordinate the efforts of all craft persons
  • ensure work is done safely, correctly, and efficiently
  • maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • conduct safety, quality, production, and planning meetings
Typical background
at least 3 years' experience overseeing dirt work operatorspreferably heavy civil/road construction experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Heavy Equipment OperationsSafety ManagementQuality ControlProduction PlanningCrew SupervisionPreventative MaintenanceScheduling

Preferred

Project CoordinationTeam LeadershipContinuous ImprovementSafety TrainingEquipment Operation

Stack & domain

Dirt WorkHeavy Civil ConstructionRoad ConstructionCivil UtilitiesRoadway ExcavationGradingSite Mass ExcavationAsphalt PavingHardscapingLeadershipManagementSupervisionSafetyQualityProductivityConstructionCivil EngineeringPower Generation

About the role

Original posting from Sundt

Sundt is looking for a Dirt Work Operator Foreman - Must have at least 3 years' experience overseeing dirt work operators ; preferably heavy civil/road construction experience; project will be Installing Civil Utilities, Roadway Exc/Grading, Site Mass Exc and Balance. Asphalt paving and hardscaping to support combustion turbine power generation plant construction; must be available for overtime as needed; must pass pre-employment drug testing; $30-38/HR. DOE; Work schedule 40 + hours; anticipated project duration is approximately 2 years.

Basic Job Functions

Provide leadership, management and supervision necessary for safe heavy equipment operations work in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.  Plan and coordinate the efforts of all craft persons under his/her supervision and provide all resources needed for the work to be done safely, correctly, and efficiently.  Work with other foreman or crews to ensure that the work is coordinated and sequenced to assure that the flow of work and the schedule is maintained.  Provide oversight and supervision of preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk around of the assigned equipment are completed to assure safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with other foreman and crews.Maintain a safe and clean work environment and assure that high quality work is being performed at all times.Conduct and/or participate in all safety, quality, production, and planning meetings.Assure all crew members evaluations/performance agreements are conducted.Champion and promote a Continuous Improvement culture with all members of the crew.Assure the accuracy of all time sheets, quantity and productivity reports.Develop one-week and daily work plans, provide feedback on the 6-week schedule and know the critical path.Establish weekly production goals for the crew and execute the work on time & under budget.Adhere to and support all company policies, procedures and “The Sundt Way” with regard to the work and people you supervise.Provides appropriate coaching and mentoring for crew members to help them be the best they can be. 

Minimum Job Requirements

Must have a minimum of four years’ experience in the relevant construction market and an in-depth understanding of the trade you are supervising.Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew.Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.Will lift, push, or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basisRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basisMust be able to comply with all safety standards and proceduresMay reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basisMay stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basisAbility to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workdayMay use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors 

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:

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

Source: Sundt careers

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