Excavator Operator - Local Applicants Only

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!

Please Note:

The project we are currently hiring for is for local applicants only and you must have a reliable way of transportation to the site. The duration of this project will be 3 to 4 months long.

Starting Hourly Pay Range for This Position: $22.00 to $27.00 . This is based on previous work experience, skills, and current certifications / professional licenses.

Job Responsibilities for The Excavator Operator:Able to Operate an Excavator in a safe and efficient manner. 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 3 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.Amphibious 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 plusPhysical 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:

MedicalDentalVision401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability InsurancePaid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and HolidaysGator Dredging is a:

Drug-Free WorkplaceEqual Opportunity EmployerHomeland Security- E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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