Job Description: Track Hoe Operator  
Department: Field
Location: Apopka, FL

 

Southland Construction, Inc. is a general contractor providing vertical, heavy highway, and utility construction services in Florida since 1977. Southland has employed as many as 205 full time experienced people with a wide variety of talents second to none in the construction industry. We perform services for both public and private clients.

 

We are looking for track hoe operators to join our team. 

 

Responsibilities: 

 

• Excavate, move, and grade earth using a hydraulic excavator 

• Follow specific instructions from supervisors or follow blueprints to dig trenches Moves levers to control tool bars, carrier, and disks

• Perform routine maintenance and repair, safety inspections, and log equipment use Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut

•  Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on tractor, using grease gun, oil cans, and hand tools 

• Other duties as required

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Requirements 

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• 3-5 years of experience operating a track hoe for pipe crews

• Knowledge of GPS systems preferred, but not required

We are an Equal Opportunity company.