GPS Backhoe Operator                                                       `               Kissimmee FL or surrounding area

Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. builds roads, bridges and highways that connect our communities!  We are seeking passionate individuals eager to apply their skills to take their career to the next level.  JDC is one of the largest heavy highway and civil construction firms in the state with over 900 employees, while still retaining a family business atmosphere.  We’ll respect your hard work and treat you like family

Responsibilities

• Ability to proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, track hoe, scrapers, dozer, excavator, loader, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and/or motor graders with or without GPS in a manner to prepare the job site to meet the required grades.

• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.

• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.

• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way – controlling tool bars, carriers, and disks.

• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.

• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.

• Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.

• Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications.

• Responsible to load, move, level and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete and other materials in a safe and efficient manner all in a high paced environment to maintain production goals.

• Responsible for general upkeep of equipment.

• May work with GPS installed devices on dozers and motor graders.

• Perform Laborer work as required

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements:

• 3 recent years’ experience r unning, maneuvering, driving, and navigating equipment such as bulldozer, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.

•  Must have previous GPS Dozer experience and control experience.

• CDL Class A/ Clean driving record

• Must be able to read blueprints

• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines.

• Osha 10 certified, preferred.

• Must have a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

  Physical Requirements:

• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions. Regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and hot asphalt mix. 

• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighting up to 50 lbs. Use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.

• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

  Join the Team! At JDC, we believe that our employees are the reason for our success.  JDC provides rewarding and challenging careers, encourages professional growth and strives to help each employee achieve their full potential.  

  Company Benefits: We don’t just want to tell employees we care about them; we show it.  That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive package to our employees:

• Competitive pay rates

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Voluntary life

• Supplemental insurances

• 401k

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• On-the-job training and skill development

• Complementary Wellness Clinic services

  This is a great opportunity for the right candidate!

    At JDC, we promote a drug-free workplace environment and we pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

                                                                                                                             

   

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.

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