Skid Steer Operator

Application Instructions

Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. builds roads, bridges, and highways that connect our communities! We are seeking passionate individuals eager to apply their skills to take their careers to the next level. Your job responsibilities include a skilled individual who will be involved with the safe and efficient operation of rollers and compactors to bring asphalt, soils, and aggregate within compaction specifications. JDC is one of the largest heavy highway and civil construction firms in the state with over 1,000 employees, while still retaining a family business atmosphere. We'll respect your hard work and treat you like family.

Company Benefits : We don't just want to tell employees we care about them; we show it. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive package to our employees:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary life
• Supplemental insurances
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Complimentary Wellness Clinic services

Position Description

• Ability to drive and operate Bobcats
• Experience in proper excavations and land drillings
• Knowledge in excavating according to the accurate measurement of the depth of the excavation
• Understanding of loading, unloading and transport procedures for equipment
• Experience digging up stones and other debris
• Must be able to diagnose and perform daily maintenance on the equipment. I.e.: Change Hoses, Preventive maintenance, Oil Changes, Change Bulbs, Change Tires and/or tracks, Grease & Clean Machinery daily
• Knowledge of compaction requirements for ground conditions or customer needs

Position Requirements

• 2-3 recent years' experience of "hands-on" experience with tools or heavy equipment
• Must have a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be a safe worker on and off the job

Qualifications:

• Bobcat certified, preferred
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 75 pounds
• Working under extreme hot conditions
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and hot asphalt mix.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

JDC promotes a drug-free workplace environment and we pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.