What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Heavy Metal Site Development?
We are a family-owned site development company based in Brevard County, proudly servicing projects throughout the Central Florida area.
At our core, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We cultivate a supportive, close-knit workplace culture where our employees truly become like family, and we make it a priority to reward dedication and hard work.
We are looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our sitework team in the Pasco area. The ideal candidate should have experience operating 336 Excavator, Loader, Skid steer among other equipment for excavation, pipe work, grading, dirt work, and site preparation. Team player, available to work 5 days a week with occasional Saturdays.
Responsibilities
- Operate Heavy Equipment safely and efficiently.
- Operate attachments such as buckets, grading attachments, forks, and other job-specific equipment.
- Assist with excavation and site preparation.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools
- Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble, debris and remove waste materials - Maintain a clean and secure job site (pick up tools/equipment) to eliminate potential hazards
- Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and bring any problems to the attention of a supervisor
- Maintain, clean, and secure all equipment
Physical Demands
- Regularly works near moving machinery/tools which requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, must be able to move quickly and have excellent stamina.
- Must be able to push, pull, or carry objects (over 50 lbs.), use legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and climb ladder
Preferred Experience
- Excavator operation — required
- Skid steer operation — required
- Experience with grading and sitework.
- Experience working around foundations, utilities, drainage systems, and other structures.
- Ability to read basic site or grading plans is a plus
- Experience with laser or GPS machine control is a plus.
- Experience operating additional equipment such as dozers, rollers or compactors is a plus.
What We Offer
- Performance Bonuses: Earn extra compensation at the successful completion of each project when budget and construction schedules are met.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness:
- Health Insurance (with a dedicated employer contribution)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) to ensure you can rest and recharge.
- A Supportive Culture: Join a team that treats you like family and recognizes your individual contributions.
Apply At: www.hmsdllc.com/careers
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 (Required)
Work Location: In person