Bayside Dredging - Excavator Operator Position

Bayside Dredging - Excavator Operator Position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our growing team! Excellent benefits, PTO and holiday paid time off. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience operating an excavator. Working near waterways/marshy environments is a plus but not required.

Bayside Dredging (a leading dredging company in the state of Florida) is actively seeking qualified people to join our ever-growing team!

Starting Hourly Pay Range for This Position: $23.00 - $25.00. 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 them 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 instructions and directions 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 a minimum of 5 years of experience operating an excavator.
•Must be able to travel out of town.
•Enjoy working as part of a team.
•MUST be motivated and able to work independently.
•Excavator experience is required.
•Previous dredging experience a plus.
•A valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment.
•OSHA Certification a plus

Physical 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 to 25 pounds; occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits: An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

•Medical
•Dental
•Vision
•401(k) Retirement Plan
•Life Insurance
•Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
•Paid Time Off and Holidays

Bayside Dredging is a:
•Drug-Free Workplace
•Equal Opportunity Employer
•Homeland Security- E-Verify Company. Bayside Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.