Job Description:
The position of Equipment Operator will be tasked with operating heavy, material-moving construction pieces of equipment safely and efficiently at a plant. The work resembles road construction and aggregate plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Equipment Operator include, but not limited to:

• Ability to safely and productively operate heavy equipment such as a loader, backhoe, excavator, skid steer and dozer
• Ability to work in an area with other heavy equipment and ground personnel while maintaining awareness of surrounding hazards of operation
• Load materials, dig excavations, fill excavations and lift equipment.
• Responsible for operating various types of heavy machinery and equipment to perform tasks such as bulldozing, digging, building, and transporting materials.
• Must be able to handle working outside in all types of weather
• Perform daily maintenance on equipment (grease, fuel and check all fuel levels).
• Move dirt, gravel, fill and digs excavation.
• Be aware of wear on parts, or other irregularities, and report it to the supervisor
• Help maintain equipment around the plant
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Safety and Teamwork

• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety policy, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred
• On the job training with be provided
• Working knowledge and experience with aggregates and heavy equipment
• Dependable and able to follow instructions carefully
• Physically capable of performing manual labor

Working Conditions

• Overtime as required. Nights and weekends are sometimes required.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Proper PPE is required at all times

Shift:
7 days on, 7 days off schedule. 12-hours per day. Works Friday through the following Thursday, then gets an entire week off, Friday through Thursday off, then returns, and so on. 36 and 48 hour pay weeks. Shift is from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: Up to $24.95 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road