Central Florida Water - Operator

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Central Florida is seeking an Operator (Heavy Equipment) to operate heavy gear such as backhoes, excavators, dozers, and loaders for foundation work, site grading and pipe laying.

Occasional travel across NE Florida is required, with potential crane operator duties in Jacksonville. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, on-the-job training, and relevant certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School diploma and on-the-job training.
• Certification as required by OSHA or Manufacturer for specific pieces of equipment.
• Prefer experience working in the construction industry.
• Prefer valid Driver’s license. This position will required travel throughout the NE Florida area.
• Prefer to have rigging training. Must have transportation to get to job site.
• Preferred Skills: High School diploma and on-the-job training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including backhoes, material handlers, excavators, dozers and loaders for foundation excavation, site grading, material placement and pipe laying.

Skills

OSHA certification

Construction experience

Driver’s license

Rigging training

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Rigging training

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. currently has immediate openings in the Central Florida area for an Operator (Heavy Equipment) position. We offer a competitive salary and field benefits. We are also seeking qualified crane operators for Jacksonville.

Job Description

Operates heavy equipment including, but not limited to, backhoes, material handlers, excavators, dozers, and loaders for use in foundation excavation, site grading, material placement and pipe laying.

Successful Candidates must have

• Prefer High School diploma and on-the-job training
• Certification as required by OSHA or Manufacturer for specific pieces of equipment.
• Prefer experience working in the construction industry.
• Prefer valid Driver’s license. This position will required travel throughout the NE Florida area.
• Prefer to have rigging training. Must have transportation to get to job site.
• Preferred Skills: High School diploma and on-the-job training preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.