Equipment Operators – Pinellas Park

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Lead Southeast National
Pinellas Park, FL
$19-$26 per hour
Description:

Now hiring Dozer, Loader, Roller,  and Excavator Operators for a project in Pinellas County FL. Must be able to read grade stakes, do ponds. Excavator and Dozer Operators must be able to do finish work.

Excavator: perform equipment maintenance, read grade stakes, able to finish, do lakes and ponds, load & unload, experience using GPS systems like Trimble or Top-Con Wage $23-$26
 Dozer: perform equipment maintenance, read grade stakes, able to finish, do lakes and ponds, load & unload, experience using GPS systems like Trimble or Top-Con Wage $22-$26

Duties and responsibilities:
•    Consistently monitor and maintain compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
•    Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
•    Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
•    Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
•    Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
•    Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
•    Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
•    Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
•    Maintain tools and equipment so that they are kept in good working order and are safe for use.
•    Handle slides, mud, or pit cleanings or maintenance.
•    Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
•    Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers or changing positions of towers.
•    Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
•    Perform daily routine maintenance on machine including lubrication and monitor needed repairs/service requirements.
•    Other duties as required.
Requirements:
•    Ability to operate heavy equipment.
•    Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
•    Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
•    Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.
•    Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
•    Ability to understand the limitation of the machine.
•    Working knowledge of operating a backhoe, on a pipe crew or road/dirt construction crew
Job Specific Competencies:
•    Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in operating different types of heavy equipment.
•    Must be able to perform manual labor (assisting crew members on the ground) in all types of environments and conditions.
Physical Requirements:
•    Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
•    Must be able to work outdoors and withstand different weather elements.

Benefits:
– Health insurance
– Dental insurance
– Vision insurance
– Paid Time Off (PTO) / Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
– Paid Holidays
– 401k
– Competitive Salary