Equipment Operator 3 (Transportation)

Growing Company with Great Benefits Needs Heavy Equipment Operators

 If you're an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking to take the next step in your career, there's nowhere better to work than Dowdy. Dowdy is the Tallahassee area's premier site perpetration and plumbing company. We're dedicated to providing our customers with elite service and the highest quality work. We're also focused on fostering a positive work environment where our employees can grow their skills and opportunities. If you want to work somewhere surrounded by great people with plenty of room for career advancement, welcome to Dowdy.

Job Description

 We're looking for experienced Operators to join our Site Division. You will perform heavy land clearing and site demolition operations such as utility demolition, tree and brush clearing, roadway demolition, and building demolition. You will also serve as the lead operator on Pipe Crews, perform “finish” grades with all machines, and load dump trucks with loaders and excavators. Additionally, you will read and interpret survey stakes and perform basic site survey operations with an Optical Level and Grade Rod.

This position comes with generous benefits, including:

• Medical Coverage
• Supplemental Coverage (dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, accidental) 
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Career Advancement Programs
• Continuing Education

 

Requirements for Equipment Operator (E3):

As an Equipment Operator E3, you must you must be able to perform all site work related to heavy equipment tasks with machines and appurtenances such as a skid steer with bucket and forks, forklift with loader bucket and forks, backhoe with loader and forks, front-end loader with bucket and forks, compaction equipment, excavator and bulldozer. You must also be able to operate a pipe laser. Additionally, you must perform backfill operations per industry standards for earthwork and underground utilities installations. Finally, you must be OSHA competent in Trenching.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and agree to comply with all company policies including the company's drug-free workplace policy.
• Must have knowledge of basic hand tools, both manual and electrical.
• When applicable, may be required to successfully pass a Level 2 background screening.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and able to push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to follow directives.

 

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: Dowdy supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our company. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources at (850) 656-1211.

Dowdy is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.  Dowdy is a drug-free workplace.  All applicants must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to being hired. Some positions may require a Level 2 background clearance as a condition of employment.