Excavator Operator

**Gator Dredging Excavator Operator Position** This is a great opportunity for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our growing team! Excellent benefits, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off. **Must have at least 3 years of experience operating an excavator and a minimum of 1 year experience operating a Long Reach Excavator.** Gator Dredging (the leading dredging company in the state of Florida) is actively seeking qualified people to join our ever-growing team! **Job Responsibilities for The Excavator Operator:** - Able to Operate an Excavator safely, so as not to injure anyone or cause damage to buildings, structures, or other equipment. - Must adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures. - Completion of Daily Equipment Maintenance Logs and submitting to the supervisor at the end of each shift. - Duties will include Daily inspections of the equipment, ability to make minor repairs, cleaning the equipment, checking fluids, and greasing all necessary areas. - Operating an excavator efficiently in dry, wet and marsh types of environments. - Assisting with Mobilization and Demobilization of our construction sites is required. - Position will include assisting with miscellaneous laborer or other duties as needed. - Follow instruction and direction from the site supervisors. - Must be able to work well with others to get the job done right. **Qualifications for The Excavator Operator:** - Must have at least 5 years of experience operating an excavator. - Must have at least 1 year of experience operating a long reach excavator. - Must be able to travel out of town. - Enjoy working as part of a team. - MUST be motivated and able to work independently. - On/Off Barge operating experience a plus. - Long Reach excavator experience a plus. - Previous dredging experience a plus. - Dozer experience a plus. - A valid driver's license and it must be maintained throughout employment. - OSHA Certification a plus **Physical Demands/Work Environment** **for The** **Excavator Operator:** - Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell. - Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift-up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds. **Employee Benefits.** An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include: - Medical - Dental - Vision - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Life Insurance - Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays **Gator Dredging is a:** - Drug-Free Workplace - Equal Opportunity Employer - Homeland Security- E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. **For more information, please visit** http://www.gatordredging.com