**SWP Contracting & Paving, LLC is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for their ongoing construction project in Safford, AZ** . The Heavy Equipment Operator is mainly responsible for the maintenance of earthwork structures, such as highways, streets, dikes, temporary roads, etc. **Why join us?** + Competitive hourly salary + 401k with 4% Company Match + Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits + Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) + Short- and long-term disability + Health care and dependent care spending accounts + Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays + Life insurance and more **Responsibilities and Duties:** + Operates various heavy equipment, including, but not limited to dozers, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, and scrapers. + Performs various activities such as fine grading, finishing, sloping, banking, and excavating. + Performs routine inspection before and after each use. + Performs general maintenance on assigned equipment. + Maintains a clean and safe job site. + Comply and understand company safety policies to ensure a safe work environment. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** + Valid driver’s license + Minimum 1-2 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment. + Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and be exposed to elements. + Ability to work in a safety-sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment. + Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. + Ability to commute to the job site. + Must pass company background and drug testing procedures. SWP _is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories._ _As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire._ Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).