Excavator Operator

Halifax Paving; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Halifax Paving, Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced Backhoe/Excavator Operator to perform earthwork across our sites in the Ormond Beach area.

The role requires reading grade stakes, maintaining grade and slope, and the ability to dig ponds while safely operating a backhoe. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $23.00–$26.00 plus a benefits package including 401(k), health and dental insurance, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand grade stakes.
• Able to maintain grade and slope.
• Five years of heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe safely to perform earthwork according to project plans.
• Dig ponds and perform site development tasks as required.
• Follow grade stakes and project specifications on site.

Skills

Backhoe/Excavator operation

Grade stake reading

Site earthwork

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Halifax Paving, family owned and operated since 1955, has a proven track record of providing high quality asphalt and site work services in the Eastern/Northern Central Florida areas. We are currently seeking an experienced Backhoe/Excavator Operator with a background in all phases of earthwork.

Skill Requirements:

• Must be able to read/understand grade stakes.
• Must be able to maintain a grade and carry a slope.
• Must know how to dig a pond.
• Must have the ability to control the backhoe and bucket to get the job done in a safe and timely manner.

Pay will be dependent upon experience.

We offer a full range of benefits such as 401k, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: Diversity makes us a stronger company and therefore we are an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). Women, minorities, veterans and the disabled are encouraged to apply. We are also a Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

At Halifax Paving, we believe in fostering a welcoming workplace where every team member can thrive. We are committed to providing opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environment. It is our policy to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, marital status, or handicap (except where age, sex, or handicap is a bona fide occupational qualification). It is also the company's policy to provide a drug and alcohol-free work environment.

All employees must agree to adhere to Drug-Free Workplace requirements including pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and random drug testing.