Equipment Operator - ConcreteScott, Murphy & Daniel (Murphy Construction Group)

About us

The Concrete Division of Scott and Murphy, Inc performs concrete work for both large and small for industrial, commercial, medical and KYTC projects in the south-central KY region. Combining the talent of our workforce, the high quality of our equipment and our love for this exciting industry, we provide our customers with an exceptional finished project. If you can provide us with your quality workmanship, we will provide you with the benefits, appreciation, and the rewards of a family work environment. We promote from within and invest in our team every chance we get.  Many of our current Superintendents and Foremen started with us as Laborers. Of our over 200 team members, more than half have been with the company for over 5 years. Over a third of our folks have worked with the company for over 10 years. We keep a variety of projects throughout south central and western Kentucky and keep our team members close to their home every day.

Your Job:

As an operator at SMI, you will operate a variety of equipment in a safe and efficient manner to complete excavation work for footings, foundations, sidewalks, and concrete paving project. You must have the capability to fine grade crushed stone for slabs, sidewalks, and concrete paving areas, backfill foundations with soil and crushed stone, demo of existing concrete and asphalt for new foundation and flatwork projects. Operators are also required to capable moving necessary materials around jobsites, setting of forms, and reinforcement with telehandlers. Our key types of equipment are rubber tire backhoes, large and mini-excavators, hydraulic hammers, skid-steers, and telehandlers.

Your Responsibilities as a Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Communicate with the team on the jobsite to keep them safe and complete work correctly
• Perform daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition
• Performs routine equipment maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Punctual and consistent attendance

Your Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of equipment operating experience
• Must take pride in performing quality work
• Must be willing to work overtime and some Saturdays
• Must have reliable transportation to make it to and from work
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening
• Must successfully complete a Physical Demands exam

Your Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive pay with increases based on performance
• Year-round work
• 1 Week paid vacation
• Health Insurance (company pays 60% - 70% of cost)
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Company paid Life Insurance, with additional coverage available
• Company paid Long-term disability, with Short-term disability available