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Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator

Gator DredgingLargo, FL, USA
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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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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