Excavator Operator

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.

Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

RIPA & associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for operating track hoe equipment and several types of construction equipment, such as front end loader, roller, or bulldozer. Prior experience working with underground pipe (deep sewer, water, storm, etc.) is required. They load, unload, identify and distribute building materials to designated locations, according to project plans and other specifications. Heavy Equipment Operators work as part of a team with other skilled workers, jointly carrying out assigned construction tasks. At times they may work alone; this will require them to read and interpret instructions, plans and specifications with little or no supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but is not limited to the following:

• Arrives at jobsite and all office meetings on time.
• Operate the excavator/hoe and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Operate the excavator/hoe and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Ensure trench is excavated to the proper depth/grade.
• Responsible for placement of water, storm and sanitary sewer pipe in the excavation.
• Follow directions of ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement and grading.
• Cut grade with minimal time spent on excavating to ensure production is on schedule.
• Conduct trench work, which meets OH&S requirements.
• Perform all job tasks with integrity, along with treating clients and co-workers with respect.
• Have an ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance.
• Follow all Ripa policies and procedures along with, completing assigned tasked correct and on time. If completion of an assignment cannot be met on time notify crew foreman immediately.
• Maintain compliance in regard to all safety procedures, equipment operating procedures, company operating procedures, etc.
• Have the ability to work well in group problem solving situations.
• Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance.
• Perform routine daily maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs skilled duties in operating various pieces of heavy equipment within capacity to operate as workload dictates
• Applies knowledge of traffic rules and regulations pertaining to the use of the heavy equipment, of the care and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Preforms and documents pre-shift inspection of the equipment.
• Performs tasks within minimum supervision; understands and follows oral and written instructions; performs physical labor/manual tasks when required or as assigned.
• Must grease their equipment every day or as directed.
• Ensure all job responsibilities are covered in the event of a scheduled absence.
• Promptly provide crew foreman with all necessary paperwork such as, time sheets, safety reports, time off requests, etc.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to crew foreman immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Excavator: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person