Heavy Equipment Operator

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long‑lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all‑in‑one construction solutions including:
Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling.

Haydon’s unique full‑service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes , a full‑service landscaping division, H3D Solutions , a modeling and design subsidiary, and Omni Electric , an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company.

Whether it’s the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry – and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can‑do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community.

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Equipment operators are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment vehicles. The mobile equipment operator I, should be proficient in at least one of the following; loader, haul truck, motor graders, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, water pull, bulldozer, forklift, gannon tractor, water truck or front‑end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement and willing to train on additional pieces of equipment.

Individual must be able to operate mobile equipment in compliance with company policies and procedures, standard practices and safety regulations. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Wear required safety equipment including but not limited to hardhats, safety glasses, safety harness, ear plugs, dust masks and gloves
• Capable of handling constant conditions associated with riding in a loader
• Physically capable of climbing up and down, above, inside and under equipment
• Able to perform shoveling
• Capable of doing repetitious arm, hand and leg motion
• Stand or sit for considerable amounts of time
• Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
• Repair and maintain equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Job Knowledge – Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA requirements. Strong understanding of heavy machinery operation. Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication…