Excavator Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Gator Dredging Excavator Operator Position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our growing team! Excellent benefits, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off. Must have at least 3 years of experience operating an excavator and a minimum of 1 year experience operating a Long Reach Excavator.

Gator Dredging (the leading dredging company in the state of Florida) is actively seeking qualified people to join our ever-growing team!

Job Responsibilities for The Excavator Operator:

• Able to Operate an Excavator safely, so as not to injure anyone or cause damage to buildings, structures, or other equipment.
• Must adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Completion of Daily Equipment Maintenance Logs and submitting to the supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Duties will include Daily inspections of the equipment, ability to make minor repairs, cleaning the equipment, checking fluids, and greasing all necessary areas.
• Operating an excavator efficiently in dry, wet and marsh types of environments.
• Assisting with Mobilization and Demobilization of our construction sites is required.
• Position will include assisting with miscellaneous laborer or other duties as needed.
• Follow instruction and direction from the site supervisors.
• Must be able to work well with others to get the job done right.

Qualifications for The Excavator Operator:

• Must have at least 5 years of experience operating an excavator.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience operating a long reach excavator.
• Must be able to travel out of town.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• MUST be motivated and able to work independently.
• On/Off Barge operating experience a plus.
• Long Reach excavator experience a plus.
• Previous dredging experience a plus.
• Dozer experience a plus.
• A valid driver's license and it must be maintained throughout employment.
• OSHA Certification a plus

Physical Demands/Work Environment for The Excavator Operator:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift-up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Gator Dredging is a:

• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Homeland Security- E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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