Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavation & Grading

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks an Operator (Heavy Equipment) to work in the Central Florida area. You will operate backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders and material handlers in support of foundation excavation, site grading and pipe laying.

Travel across NE Florida may be required. Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training, and OSHA or manufacturer certifications as required for used equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with on-the-job training.
• OSHA certification or manufacturer certification as required for equipment.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred; travel across NE Florida required.
• Rigging training preferred; transportation to job sites required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Crane operation

Education

High School diploma

On-the-job training

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks an Operator (Heavy Equipment) to work in the Central Florida area. You will operate backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders and material handlers in support of foundation excavation, site grading and pipe laying.

Travel across NE Florida may be required. Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training, and OSHA or manufacturer certifications as required for used equipment.