Careers

As one of our drivers you will:

• Safely drive and operate a dump truck in the Gainesville metro area.
• Follow all traffic laws and adhere to all D.O.T. safety guidelines.
• Understand directions to locations as well as dumping instructions, making timely and accurate deliveries.
• Drive on city streets and on the Interstate and always do so in a safe manner.
• Evaluate road and surface conditions and use good judgment at all times.
• Drive into rock quarries and into various dirt pits.
• Navigate active construction sites, driving and backing, at times, into somewhat tight spaces.
• Make deliveries to both commercial and residential properties
• Deliver fill dirt, various grades of stone and rock, excavation debris, and/or asphalt.
• Keep accurate records of time and all trip details including job codes and phase codes; materials loaded; pick up and dump details.
• Perform daily AM & PM inspections of your truck, routinely checking fluids, tires, and lights.
• Report any needed maintenance or repairs to the Foreman and/or onsite Shop team.
• Be responsible for keeping your truck clean inside and outside.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards fellow drivers, team members, contractors, and customers.
• Be flexible and responsive to changing work assignments.

This position requires a Florida CDL Class A driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Previous dump truck driving experience is preferred; however, any previous commercial driving experience will be considered.
Occasionally there are opportunities to work on weekends and overnights when projects impact major roads.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned as required):
Operate heavy equipment safely, productively, and efficiently.
The following machines, tools, and equipment are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, and equipment used will vary.

• bulldozers
• loaders
• finish motor grader
• rollers
• backhoe
• front end loader
• excavator

Follow site grading and operations plans, read grade stakes, and operate in a medium to fine grade environment.
Comply with the Operations & Maintenance Guide for our core and secondary Heavy Equipment.
Possess a working knowledge of construction site safety
Perform a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventive maintenance responsibilities
Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies, and procedures.
Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Skills

• At least 3 years experience in the construction industry as a heavy Equipment Operator
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to maintain daily records
• Communication Skills – Must be able to understand information, ideas, direction and perform the task or project discussed

Requirements

• Valid SSN
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Due to high job site security requirements for this project, all applicants must be United States citizens and be subject to a Department of Defense background investigation

Physical Demands

• Ability to work overhead
• Ability to use hands to grasp
• Ability to reach with arms
• Ability to work up to a 16-hour shift in all weather and temperature extremes
• The Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The Heavy Equipment Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects
• Specific vision abilities required by this job included distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment (The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are common, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary)

• This job could require pushing, compacting, grading, loading, or hauling waste or dirt and could require working alone or teaming with other heavy equipment operators. The job could also require operating around other Contractor’s trucks in the working area.
• Employees must perform job responsibilities safely in a busy sometimes, stressful environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• May be required to work weekends and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Required Experience:

• Bulldozer, Motorgrader, or All Terrain Forklift 1 year
• Front End Loader: 3 years
• Skid Steer: 3 years
• Track Hoes: 3 years

Required license or certification

• Driver’s License

Essential Functions of a Laborer / Helper

• Unload tools, prepare site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment
• Help equipment operator, and other skilled labor when necessary.
• Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
• Load or unload construction materials.
• Follow instructions from supervisors.
• Direct traffic safely around the construction or road maintenance site
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Perform site clean-up.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE of the Laborer / Helper

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to work in all weather.
• Workers must be punctual and reliable with a positive attitude and work ethic
• Experience as a general laborer in the construction industry is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record - Preferred
• English and Spanish fluency a plus

Full Time - Overtime permitted

High school diploma/GED required
ASE certification preferred but not required
3+ years of automotive repair experience
Valid driver’s license
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs Ability to operate diagnostic tools required

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipts.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Full Time - Overtime permitted

Drug Free Work Place, EEO Employer

Valid Drivers License is required

In today's market, talented construction team-members are hard to come by. We believe in hard work, people & value their expertise. Andrews Paving, Inc. is your premier, family-owned and operated, site work contractor. We offer complete site-work operations from clearing, demolition, underground utilities to paving. Most of our projects are for commercial and government entities.

Surveyor Role:

The Surveyor will be responsible for reviewing plan sets for multiple projects. They will be responsible for layout and machine control in the field. Calculating and building models is a plus.

Foreman must be able to:

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewmen and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
• Must have previous experience in sitework construction layout.
• Experience with Leica systems preferable. Knowledge of operating and maintaining survey equipment (GPS, Robotic Total Station, Data Collectors, etc)
• Possess competency with computers for use in day to day communications and paperwork Ability to use dimensions from PDFs and hard prints to calculate exact layout locations.
• Must be able to use instruments to verify existing control points and existing elevations prior to providing site layouts.
• Operate a crew vehicle with current and valid driver's license Lead a crew or work alone with appropriate field equipment Knowledge of field survey operations, engineering and construction industry.
• This position will require both office and fieldwork

Job Type: Full-time

Full Time - Overtime permitted

Drug Free Work Place, EEO Employer

Valid Drivers License is a PLUS but not required

Davis Bacon Prevailing wage project opportunities

Foreman must be able to:

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 50 to 100 pounds
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders
• Must be able to sit for hours on equipment
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear.

Foreman Operators must be able to utilize heavy equipment to excavate, install, and complete projects. Ability to operate backhoes, loaders, excavators, asphalt rollers, and other heavy equipment.

Job Type: Full-time