Heavy Equipment Operator

GWST - Sarasota

Heavy Equipment Operator

Sarasota, FL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position: Heavy Equipment Operator -Location: Sarasota/Bradenton, South Florida Job Summary: Operating various power construction equipment to lift, move, and excavate waste, fill materials, and supplies with a focus on safety and quality. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, loading/unloading materials, and moving items within designated areas while adhering to safety regulations. Qualifications: • Minimum of two years of experience operating heavy equipment, particularly dozers and excavators. • Must reside in the South Florida - Sarasota/Bradenton area. Schedule: • Full-time position with Monday-Friday availability and occasional weekends. Benefits: Competitive benefits package including: • 401(k) with matching • Dental, health, and vision insurance • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holidays Responsibilities: • Operate heavy equipment following all safety procedures • Ensure the heavy equipment remains in clean working order and promptly report any issues to the supervisor • Maintain a safe and compliant work area at all times • Fulfill any other assigned duties as needed Qualifications: Physical Requirements: • Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions • Hearing: Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals • Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying sizes with or without amplification • Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of tools • Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg. • Lifting: able to lift up to 30lbs/14kg. • Squatting/Kneeling: able to squat or kneel • Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information • Walking: Able to walk through the shop and other outside elements Education: • High School Diploma or equivalent Required: • Pass a drug Screen and a background check Compensation: $20 - $22 hourly

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    • Operate heavy equipment following all safety procedures •
    • Ensure the heavy equipment remains in clean working order and promptly report any issues to the supervisor •
    • Maintain a safe and compliant work area at all times •
    • Fulfill any other assigned duties as needed