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Equipment Operator 2 at Dowdy Corporation

Posted in Construction 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Tallahassee, Florida





Job Description:

If you’re a Heavy Equipment Operator looking to take the next step in your career, there’s nowhere better to work than Dowdy. Dowdy is the Tallahassee area’s premier site perpetration and plumbing company. We’re dedicated to providing our customers with elite service and the highest quality work. We’re also focused on fostering a positive work environment where our employees can grow their skills and opportunities. If you want to work somewhere surrounded by great people with plenty of room for career advancement, welcome to Dowdy.

Job Description

 We’re looking for intermediate-level Operators to join our Site Division. As an equipment operator, you will serve as the lead backfill operator on Pipe Crews and will perform “rough” grades with all machines, including skid steer with bucket, backhoe, front-end loader with bucket, excavator, and bulldozers. You will also load dump trucks with loaders and excavators. Additionally, you will read and interpret survey stakes and perform backfill operations per industry standards. At times you will also perform light clearing and site demolition such as utility demolition, small tree and brush clearing, road, sidewalk and curb demolition

This position comes with generous benefits, including: 


  • Medical Coverage

  • Supplemental Coverage (dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, accidental) 

  • 401k

  • Paid time off

  • Career Advancement Programs

  • Continuing Education

Requirements for Equipment Operator (E2):

As an Equipment Operator E2, you must possess basic operation skills for operating machines and appurtenances such as a skid steer with bucket and forks, forklift with loader bucket and forks, backhoe with loader and forks, front-end loader with bucket and forks, compaction equipment, excavator and bulldozer. You must also be OSHA competent in Trenching and able to direct the Entry Level Operator (E1) on proper equipment operation.


  • Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and agree to comply with all company policies including the company’s drug-free workplace policy.

  • Must have knowledge of basic hand tools, both manual and electrical.

  • When applicable, may be required to successfully pass a Level 2 background screening.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and able to push/pull up to 75 pounds.

  • Must have excellent communication skills and be able to follow directives.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: Dowdy supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our company. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources at (850) 656-1211.

Dowdy is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.  Dowdy is a drug-free workplace.  All applicants must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to being hired. Some positions may require a Level 2 background clearance as a condition of employment.





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