Excavator Operator – Heavy Civil Construction

Tucker Paving Inc.•Winter Haven, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tucker Paving Inc. is a trusted leader in commercial paving, site development, underground utilities, and concrete construction throughout Central Florida. We are growing our team and looking for skilled, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a long-term career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and quality. If you have construction experience and are looking for steady work, competitive pay, and an opportunity to grow with an established company, we invite you to apply today and become part of the Tucker Paving family. The Excavator Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating excavators to support site development, underground utilities, mass grading, excavation, and other heavy civil construction activities. This position requires the ability to operate equipment with precision while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience operating heavy equipment, understands construction site operations, and takes pride in completing work accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience operating excavators in heavy civil construction preferred.
Valid CDL license required.
Experience with underground utilities, site development, grading, or excavation required.
Clean driving record required.
Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently in active construction environments.
Knowledge of excavation techniques, trench safety, and job site procedures.
Experience with GPS machine control systems is a plus.
Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work as part of a team.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GPS machine control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely operate excavators for excavation, grading, trenching, loading, and material handling activities.
Perform excavation work for underground utilities, site development, drainage, and earthwork operations.
Read and interpret site plans, grade stakes, and project specifications to complete work accurately.
Perform digging, trenching, backfilling, loading trucks, and moving materials as directed.
Maintain proper grades and elevations while operating equipment.
Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and report any equipment issues or safety concerns.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
Work closely with Foremen, Superintendents, pipe crews, laborers, and other equipment operators.
Follow all company safety policies, OSHA standards, and job site procedures.
Maintain awareness of underground utilities and job site hazards.
Assist with general labor duties when needed to support project completion.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
Perform other duties as assigned.