Heavy Equipment Operator

APTIM · Florida, United States · 1 mo ago

On-siteManagement$33–$35/hrFull-time

Operate excavator, off-road truck, skid loader, man lift, and extend-a-boom forklift fusion machines for installation of HDPE piping at landfill project sites.

Responsibilities

Read and follow drawing sets to complete tasks on the project site.
Follow all maintenance and safety procedures.
Connect sections of pipe using HDPE welding machines and PVC pipe with glue and primer.
Maintain and adjust machinery to ensure proper performance.
Operate off-road trucks and excavators on side slopes.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Repair or replace defective parts of machinery, such as rotary drill rigs, water trucks, air compressors, and pumps using hand tools.
Install well heads and valves.

Requirements

At least 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiently operate hand and foot levers to ensure proper operation of assigned equipment.
Strong knowledge of safely operating assigned equipment.
Use time effectively; anticipate obstacles, adjust priorities as needs change, and keep others informed of progress.
Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and oral communication.
Strong time management and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

Strength: Standing 50%, Walking 20%, Sitting 30%.
Lifting 35 lb.
Carrying 35 lb.
Climbing: Occasionally
Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching, Handling, Fingering: Constantly

Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provides these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM:

Work that is worthy of your time and talent.
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home.
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities.
A voice in making our company better.
Investment into your personal and professional development.

Pay

Current pay range for this position is $33–$35 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace with five metallic levels and several carriers.
Company-paid and optional life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law).
401(k) plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).