Excavator Operator (Heavy Civil Construction) Job at Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors Jacksonville, FL 32216

**Up to $30/hr for experienced Pipe Crew Excavator Operators!**

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Excavator Operator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Safe operation of excavator/backhoe

· Handling and/or moving material

· Knowledge of the excavator/backhoe loading requirements; load charts; critical picks

· Excavate trenches on grade

· Proper backfill procedures around pipe to maintain ovality and to achieve compaction

· Rig, lift, swing and set precast structures and pipe materials

· Safely and efficiently move excavator around the jobsite

Technical Knowledge:

· Effective communication skills

· Identify, report and correct hazards

· Ability to use the controls to effectively operate the excavator/backhoe

· Understands and watches machine control, gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the machine is working properly.

· Rigging and hoisting

· Safe trenching

Training and Experience:

· 3 years of excavator / trackhoe / backhoe operation experience required

· Experience excavating for and installing large pipe for underground utilities including water, storm, and sewer required.

· Competent Person Training preferred

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Punctual and Reliable

Compensation: Competitive and Negotiable, Up to $30/hr based on experience.

Hours / Shifts: Normal hours are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM M-F. Some sites 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM M-TH, and some Saturdays.  We plan to work 45-50 hours each week. Overtime is likely but not guaranteed.

NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Petticoat-Schmitt

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., is a privately owned civil contracting firm. Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., performs work in the public and private market and specializes in clearing, grading, underground water/utility, roadway, and wastewater plant construction throughout the southeast.

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, top pay, and benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, accident, 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%, holidays, and PTO.

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Experience:

  • Excavator / Track hoe operating for pipe crew: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location




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