What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.?
Ferreira Construction is a 400 million a year privately held first-rate heavy civil construction company. Since 1988, Ferreira has enjoyed steady growth throughout its history. We specialize in: Underground Utilities (Gas, Water, Sewer, Fiber Optic, Electrical), Foundations, Bridges, Highways, Airports, Sitework; Power/Utility: Substations, Power Plants, Transmission & Distribution, Sitework; Emergency Management: Reconstruction, 24-Hour Storm Response, Storm Hardening, Shoreline Restoration/Stabilization, Debris Removal; Solar Installation and Construction Management.
We are dedicated to constructing quality infrastructure through innovation and sustainability, never compromising our integrity-the foundation of our success for more than two decades. Ferreira is a nationally recognized company with headquarters in New Jersey and regional offices in New York, Florida, California and Rhode Island.
We are currently seeking an Equipment Operator to work out of our Hobe Sound office.
- The equipment operator must have experience in operating dozers, excavators, grader, scrapers, loaders, skid steers, rollers mini excavator, fixed crane, pile driving and hydraulic hammers and other types of heavy equipment.
- Equipment is used to excavate load or move dirt gravel or other materials.
- Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, mill or steel-reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on roadbeds or other job sites.
- Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans and may grease adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.
- Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment and conduct pre-shift inspections.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers or falling objects.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
- Follow safe practices and procedures.
- Operation from a barge is a plus.
- Additional skills in carpentry and framing is a plus.
- Valid Driver's License and must have a clean driving record CDL is a plus.
Ferreira provides a generous benefit program which includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Health Savings Account, 401k with company match. Seven paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Ferreira Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
