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LH Services of NW FL LLC
Experienced Skid Steer Operator Residential Grading
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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
Job Description
Experienced Skid Steer Operator We are seeking an experienced Skid Steer Operator to join our dirt work crew. This position requires someone who is confident operating a skid steer and has hands-on experience grading residential lots . This is not an entry-level operator position. Applicants should be able to perform grading and dirt work efficiently with minimal supervision. Responsibilities Operate a skid steer safely and efficiently Rough grade residential lots Perform final grading around completed homes Backfill foundations and other areas as needed Complete exterior construction cleans and lot cleanups Spread, move, and shape dirt to achieve proper grade Work around homes, foundations, driveways, utilities, and other improvements without causing damage Load and move dirt and construction debris Perform basic daily equipment inspections and help keep equipment clean and maintained Work with other crew members to complete jobs efficiently Requirements Previous skid steer operating experience required Must have experience grading residential lots Able to complete both rough and final grades Able to read the lot and understand proper drainage and slope Comfortable working in tight areas around completed and partially completed homes Dependable and able to show up consistently and on time Able to work independently without constant supervision Must take care of company equipment and operate it responsibly Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who can get in a machine and actually operate it—not someone who is still learning. The ideal candidate understands residential dirt work, can look at a lot and determine what needs to be done, and takes pride in leaving a clean, properly graded jobsite.