Application Instructions

Jr. Davis Construction Company Inc. builds roads, bridges, and highways that connect our communities! We are seeking passionate individuals eager to apply their skills to take their careers to the next level. Your job responsibilities include a skilled individual who will be involved with the safe and efficient operation of rollers and compactors to bring asphalt, soils, and aggregate within compaction specifications. JDC is one of the largest heavy highway and civil construction firms in the state with over 1,000 employees, while still retaining a family business atmosphere. We'll respect your hard work and treat you like family.

Company Benefits : We don't just want to tell employees we care about them; we show it. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive package to our employees:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary life
• Supplemental insurances
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Complimentary Wellness Clinic services

Position Description

• Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to the required work area.
• Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt buckets and drive forward to force bucket into the bulk material.
• Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Operate Loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of one's surroundings.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader.
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction-related duties as required.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of, and compliance with the principles of the company's safety program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 1 recent year of experience working as a heavy equipment operator.
• 1 year+ experience operating a loader.
• Must have an active driver's license.
• Must have a safety-first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• High school diploma.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 75 pounds.
• Working under extremely hot conditions
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• The work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and hot asphalt mix.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

JDC promotes a drug-free workplace environment and we pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.