Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Saint Augustine, Florida

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Watson Civil Construction, Inc. is a premier heavy/highway civil contractor working throughout Florida specializing in large site infrastructure, underground, and road work. We are seeking Dirt and Roadway Laborers and Operators for the Pinellas County area

Equipment Operation:

Operate heavy machinery like bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and rollers to move, grade, level, and compact earth, soil, and gravel.

Road Maintenance:

Spread, dump, and tamp asphalt or concrete to patch potholes, repair road joints, and fix damaged road shoulders.

Site Preparation & Cleanup:

Clear trees, brush, rocks, and debris from work sites, ditches, and drainage systems using hand tools or motorized equipment.

Traffic Control:

Set up safety signs, cones, and barricades, and direct vehicle traffic around active work zones.

Equipment Upkeep:

Perform basic preventive maintenance and daily inspections on vehicles and heavy equipment.

Requirements & Skills Physical Stamina:

Ability to lift heavy materials, stand for long periods, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Safety Awareness:

Following strict job-site safety rules and signaling equipment operators to prevent accidents.

Communication:

Following verbal and written instructions from supervisors and communicating effectively with crew members.

Benefits include:

Competitive Salary PTO eligible after 90 days 6 paid holidays Health, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD after 60 days 401(k) match Watson Civil Construction is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DFWP Job Type:

Full-time