FORGEN IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE - FOR GENERATIONS.
Location: South Bay, FL
Position Summary
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: We Do What We Say, We Are Passionate About Our Work, We Are
One Team, We Work Smart, and We Do The Right Thing.
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in a drug-free workplace with a random drug testing program.
* Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury
Free Performance.
* Operate heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations,
including, but not limited to, dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators,
compactors, etc. and other equipment to support a variety of operations.
* Excavation, grading, and compaction of land surfaces using heavy, motorized
construction equipment.
* Excavate soil and other material from job sites into trucks for
transportation to appropriate location for stockpiling or disposal.
* Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
* Read and comply with safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training
materials, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), warning tags, traffic signs and
procedure manuals.
* Abilities to work in challenging conditions and work independently or as part
of a team.
* Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
* Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.
Basic Qualifications
* High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
* The following experience is required:
* 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
* The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will
provide additional training, as necessary.
* 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.
Privacy Policy
At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your
personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your
application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an
employment contract. Your information may be shared with authorized third
parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only
where permitted by law. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard
your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and
legal purposes.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to
withdraw your consent at any time where applicable. For questions or to exercise
your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com [hr@forgen.com].
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