Operator - Water/Wastewater Plants

Wharton-Smith, Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Operator (Heavy Equipment) to operate backhoes, excavators, dozers, and loaders for foundation excavation, site grading, material placement, and pipe laying. Travel across NE Florida is required, and OSHA-related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and on-the-job training; a valid driver’s license and rigging training are also desirable. The company offers field benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and on-the-job training preferred.
• OSHA or manufacturer certification as required.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred; travel across NE Florida required.
• Rigging training preferred; transportation to job sites required.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, and loaders for foundation excavation, site grading, material placement, and pipe laying.
• Other site tasks as needed to support project efficiency.

Education

High School diploma

OSHA/Manufacturer certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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

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.

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.

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.