Heavy Equipment Operator: Precision Earthwork & Safety

Phillips Infrastructure; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator to excavate, move, grade, and load earth into haul trucks using various machines. Responsibilities include following safety regulations and coordinating with crew members.

The role requires 2–3 years of verifiable experience and a high school diploma (preferred); candidates must be able to work in dusty environments and pass operator qualification testing.

Qualifications

• Follow safety regulations.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Work dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Take actions to avoid hazards or obstructions such as utility lines or other equipment.
• Locate underground services prior to beginning work.
• Monitor operations to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Adjust controls to operate attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
• Start engines and operate machines such as bulldozers, graders, or backhoes.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew signals.
• Load and move materials using trucks and other equipment.
• Check fuel supplies at sites for adequacy.
• Drive and maneuver equipment to level earth or terrain.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Phillips Infrastructure in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator to excavate, move, grade, and load earth into haul trucks using various machines. Responsibilities include following safety regulations and coordinating with crew members.

The role requires 2–3 years of verifiable experience and a high school diploma (preferred); candidates must be able to work in dusty environments and pass operator qualification testing.