Are you looking for a company you can grow with? A company where you feel like part of the family and not just another employee number? Do you want to be a part of something great? Hunter Contracting Co. is a family-owned, heavy civil contracting firm serving Arizona since 1961. We are looking for good, hard-working, high-energy, self-motivating, professional individuals to grow with our project needs.

What we are proud to offer you:

• Medical/Telemedicine
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Time Pay

Universal Equipment Operator

Hunter Contracting, specializing in civil infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Universal Equipment Operator responsible for operating various types of construction equipment.

Responsible for:

• Operating hand wheels, levers, and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Grading or redistributing earth, aggregates, or materials for the construction or repair of structures, highways, and roads.
• Operating GPS and laser leveling machine to regulate elevation and angle of slopes performing rough grading.
• Fastening attachments or accessories to equipment, and aligning depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positioning equipment following hand signals.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.
• Inspecting equipment for deficiencies, such as tires, lights, brakes, fuses and fluid levels, and submits report indicating equipment condition.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications, survey markers and stakes
• Signaling directions and warnings to coworkers.
• Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Adhering to all Hunter Contracting Co. safety policies, procedures.

Work Qualifications:

• Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective construction or repair of structures, highways, and roads.
• Has a great deal of awareness of soil conditions and proper slopes.
• Judges distances and slopes with accuracy.
• Must be familiar with load charts and lifting capabilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of Blue Stake markings.
• Takes pride in craftsmanship, works within precise standards of accuracy
• Prioritizes work to meet goals or deadlines.
• Practices good safety habits.

Education & Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating an excavator, finish blade, dozer, loader, backhoe, Gannon, scraper and self-propelled compactor, AND,
• Two (2) years experience with TopCon GPS; OR,
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

We do E-Verify, Background Checks and Drug Screens

Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY statement

Hunter provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hunter complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

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