Skid Steer OperatorLaborer

Phillips and Jordan Inc

Sarasota, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Arabic Language, Chinese Language, Construction, Construction Equipment, Construction Equipment Operation, English Language, Excavation, Fitness, Maintain Compliance, Material Moving, Medical Conditions, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Skid Steer Loader, Spanish Language, Testing
LOCATION
Sarasota, FL
POSTED
24 days ago

Summary:

The Skid Steer Operator is responsible for operating skid steers and potentially other construction equipment to execute tasks such as excavating, moving, grading, and loading materials. This role requires adherence to safety regulations, precision in operating machinery, and the ability to work efficiently in various construction settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate skid steers and, as needed, other construction equipment like dump trucks, front-end loaders, or graders to excavate, move, grade, and load materials.
  • Learn and comply with all safety regulations and procedures to avoid hazards and ensure workplace safety.
  • Take precautionary measures to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, including locating underground utilities before beginning work.
  • Monitor operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Use controls to operate equipment attachments, such as blades and buckets, effectively.
  • Start engine and operate the skid steer using controls to move levers, switches, and pedals.
  • Coordinate with other crew members, responding to hand or audio signals to position or move loads.
  • Transport and maneuver materials, ensuring the efficient execution of construction tasks.
  • Manage fuel supplies to guarantee adequate availability for ongoing operations.
  • Execute multiple passes over work areas to remove or distribute materials as required by the project specifications.

Requirements:

  • Proven ability to follow safety regulations and work instructions, with a keen eye for judging distances and slopes accurately.
  • Decision-making skills based on verifiable standards.
  • Tolerance for working in dusty or dirty surroundings.
  • Must pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Two to three years of verifiable and relevant experience operating skid steers and other construction equipment.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Email: recruiting@phillipsinc.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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About the Company

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Phillips and Jordan Inc

Our Core Values and Priorities – Integrity, Safety, Quality, and Production – guide our business practices. Phillips & Jordan is committed to a Zero Incident Philosophy – no harm to person, property, the environment, or our reputation. We focus on 6 key markets: Oil & Gas, Power, Water Resources, Industrial & Commercial, Disaster Recovery, and Federal Services.


Phillips & Jordan is a national contractor that is licensed in all 50 states and has performed work in over 40 states over the past decade. Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, Phillips & Jordan currently employs a workforce of approximately 1,000 individuals, and maintains regional and project offices throughout the United States. We own a large heavy equipment fleet and a comprehensive fleet maintenance support system.


We pursue challenging projects that involve complex problems, difficult conditions, and aggressive schedules. Our team shares a common sense of urgency and desire to win. We like to have fun. We have a pioneering spirit, value long-term relationships, and treat our partners the way we expect to be treated. We are unique. Give us a try.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
http://www.pandj.com