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ECO RENTALS

Equipment Operator

Pay: $30–$35/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$52,448 / year median in Florida

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Equipment Operator

ECO RENTALS - 1.0

Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time $30 - $35 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Spanish Bulldozers Utility system installation projects Trenching excavation method OSHA 10 Forklift Concrete work Pipeline excavation Boom lift Excavation equipment operator experience Loader operation Underground utility pipelaying projects Pipelaying safety compliance practices Trenching and excavation safety procedures Skid steer loader Working on construction projects Scissor lift OSHA 10-Hour Construction Construction workplace safety regulations Construction grading Material handling equipment operation Construction trenching Demolition Full Job Description Job Title Heavy Equipment Operator - Underground Utilities & Excavation Location Fort Lauderdale, FL (Southeast Florida Region)

Job Details Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $36.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience)

Shift & Schedule:

Monday to Saturday (Flexibility required)

Number of Hires:

Immediate Openings Full Job Description We are seeking experienced and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operators with verified field experience in underground utility installations and precision excavation to join our team for active construction projects across Southeast Florida.

Required Specific Experience:

Candidates must possess verifiable experience in:

Excavation & Trenching:

Precision trenching for pipe and utility installations.

Trench Box Operation:

Safe handling, placement, and operation within shoring/trench protection systems. Hydraulic Breakers /

Hammers:

Concrete, rock, and hard surface demolition.

Underground Utilities:

Safe digging and maneuvering around existing utilities (water, sewer, electric).

Grading:

Precise rough and fine grading to blueprint specifications.

Core Equipment Competency:

Excavators Bulldozers Skid Steers Forklifts & Telehandlers Boom Lifts Key Responsibilities:

Safely operate assigned machinery to match exact site blueprint grades and elevations. Complete mandatory daily pre-operation inspections, fluid checks, daily equipment greasing, and report mechanical issues promptly. Maintain clear communication with ground crews, pipe layers, and spotters via hand signals or multi-channel radios. Strictly enforce OSHA standards and company safety protocols.

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience:

5+ years of verified on-site field experience operating heavy machinery on civil/underground utility projects.

Certifications:

Active OSHA 10 Construction card required prior to starting.

Language:

Bilingual in English & Spanish is strongly preferred.

License:

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites.

Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

On the road