Equipment Operator

Are you looking to join Florida's fastest growing mechanical contracting team?

B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud four-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Equipment Operator to join our dynamic and expanding team.

Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?

• Industry Leader: As Florida's fastest growing mechanical contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings).
• Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
• Ownership and Impact: As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company's success.
• Retirement Benefits: Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
• Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1000 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

A backhoe/excavator operator should know how to operate a backhoe in a safe and efficient way. This includes opening and closing the bucket, raising and lowering the boom, digging, lifting, and dumping dirt, concrete and asphalt. The work requires considerable skill in manipulating the equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safely and skillfully operate a backhoe, ranging from 2 cubic yards to 4 cubic yards.
• Safely and skillfully operates the excavator boom digging materials such as dirt, concrete and asphalt. (Special emphasis, on concrete removal to include but not limited to curb and gutters, sidewalks, concrete aprons and concrete/asphalt roadways).
• Maintains equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance and repair tasks such as making simple adjustments, replacing minor parts, and lubricating equipment.
• Trains others on the proper operation of a backhoe.
• Visually assesses digging areas to ensure that areas have been marked prior to digging.
• Ensures safe and proper digging around all above and underground utilities.
• Will be required to work with crew members when operating duties are not assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, climb stairs/ladders, reach overhead, and maneuver up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience operating a backhoe proficiently.
• This job requires the individual to have good hand to eye coordination and comply with all industry regulations.
• Drug Test and Background check are required.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly with professional standard grammar
• Controlled dexterity of fingers and hands (to include the use of mechanical substitutions)
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew can operate at normal efficiency level.
• Attitude/Cooperation: Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, public.
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Must have reliable transportation.