Equipment Operator

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Equipment Operator

Location: Zolfo Springs, Florida

Position Summary

Safely operate Excavator and Bulldozer, load trucks, cut to grade, and finish to grade. Operate and maintain heavy, motorized equipment used in earth-moving operations in a safe and efficient manner.

Forgen Overview

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.

Key Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

+ Operator 1: 2+ years of heavy equipment operation/maintenance experience. + Operator 2: 5+ years of heavy equipment operation/maintenance experience. + Operator 3: 10+ years of heavy equipment operation/maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ 40 Hour HAZWOPER training. + Competent Person Safety Training + 8-Hour Supervisory Training + 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training + First Aid and CPR

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.

Equal Opportunity

Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.

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