Loader Operator

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.

Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

RIPA & Associates is rapidly expanding. This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment primarily experienced in loader operator for earthwork and/or road crew with additional skills including, but not limited to, dump truck, loader, track hoe, backhoe, tamper, water truck and bulldozer. Effectively operating the equipment assigned to them. They load, unload, identify and distribute building materials to designated locations, according to project plans and other specifications. Loader Operators work as part of a team with other skilled workers, jointly carrying out assigned construction tasks. At times they may work alone; this will require them to read and interpret instructions, plans and specifications with little or no supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but is not limited to the following:

• Arrives at jobsite and all meetings on time.
• Perform all job tasks with integrity, along with treating clients and co-workers with respect.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment, loading, hauling, and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• Assist other craft workers when equipment is not in use.
• Operates heavy equipment primarily experienced in loader operator for pipe crew with additional skills including, but not limited to, dump truck, loader, track hoe, backhoe, tamper, water truck and bulldozer.
• Have an ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Follow all Ripa policies and procedures along with, completing assigned tasks correctly and on time. If completion of an assignment cannot be met on time notify crew foreman immediately.
• Maintain compliance regarding all safety procedures, equipment operating procedures, company operating procedures, etc.
• Have the ability to work well in group problem solving situations.
• Applies knowledge of traffic rules and regulations pertaining to the use of heavy equipment, of the care and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performs and documents pre-shift inspection of the equipment.
• Performs tasks within minimum supervision; understands and follows oral and written instructions; performs physical labor/manual tasks when required or as assigned.
• Must grease their equipment every day or as directed.
• Ensure all job responsibilities are covered in the event of a scheduled absence.
• Promptly provide crew foreman with all necessary paperwork such as, time sheets, safety reports, time off requests, etc.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to crew foreman immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Loader Operator in heavy civil construction.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining Loaders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform the demands of the job.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and at different job sites as needed.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

RIPA provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Gender, National Origin, Age, Disability, Veteran Status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable Federal Laws.

In addition, RIPA complies with applicable State and Local laws governing non-discrimination in employment and reasonable accommodation in every location in which the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all Terms and Conditions of Employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Loader operation: 1 year (Required)
• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33619 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33619: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18