EXCAVATOR OPERATOR - Underground Utilities

Job Description

Summary:  Operate an Excavator and other heavy equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, highways, parking lots, and other large site jobs.  The ideal candidate will be experienced in digging for deep sewer and around trench boxes, pipes, and workers in the hole.

Essential Functions:

• Operate and Excavator and other heavy equipment used in road, site, or highway construction and paving
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings, or as instructed by supervisor
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor; clean equipment
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/roads/highway/ residential/ commercial construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures
• Ensure that proper incident reporting procedures are followed
• Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
  
  

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• At least five years' experience operating an Excavator for Underground Utilities in Road Construction
• Proficiently operate an Excavator for digging for deep sewer and around trench boxes, pipes, and workers in the hole
• Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
• Drive and operate equipment under varying working conditions
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operation, as well as methods, materials, and tools used in street and road construction work
• Perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints

Bonness Inc. offers a Full Benefits Package including:

      ·   Competitive compensation, DOE.

      ·   Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

      ·   401K with company match

      ·   Paid Vacation

      ·   Paid Holidays

      ·   Great Family Owned Culture

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Bonness Inc. is a family-owned company with over 40 years' experience in the local marketplace of Southwest Florida.  Our employees are a team of highly motivated individuals who are committed to building nothing but the best. Through honesty and integrity, and a strong commitment to customer service, Bonness Inc. has earned a reputation for being the preferred civil contractor in the region.  Located in Naples, FL, we specialize in site work, underground utilities, paving, striping and seal coating, and concrete projects. Projects include renovations, alterations, and new construction. 

Bonness Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.