Craft - Operator, Forklift

RES • Stuttgart, AR

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About The Position

The Craft – Operator, Forklift safely and efficiently performs general operator duties at the project site according to skill level. The role includes operating heavy and light equipment, inspecting loads and equipment, reporting inspection results and maintenance needs, and completing work across various types of terrain. Operators maintain equipment and work areas, follow safety and security procedures, and support a safety- and quality-oriented work culture. Crane Operators also calculate crane capacities and weights for rigging and hoisting.

This position requires domestic travel 76–100%. A per diem of $95 daily is provided to cover lodging, meals, and travel during rotation. Benefits are effective on the first day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision coverage; savings and spending accounts; life and disability coverage; a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match; paid time off and holidays; paid parental leave; referral bonuses; wellness programs; and wellness reimbursement.

The work environment includes occasional exposure to extreme cold and wet conditions and frequent exposure to extreme heat, humidity, noise, hazards, and vibration. The role involves occasional crouching, kneeling, pinching, sitting, and stooping; frequent carrying, pulling, pushing, and lifting 31–50 pounds, as well as climbing, grasping, gripping, handling, reaching, standing, and walking; and constant reading, hearing, vision, and repetitive motions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of experience with backhoe, loader, roller, and road truck.
• Ability to travel domestically 76–100%.
• Ability to follow rules, regulations, industry standards, and operating procedures and to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Communication and listening skills; ability to comprehend and follow directions and convey barriers to work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions accurately and build relationships.
• Time management skills, including meeting work goals and deadlines.
• Accuracy in work and in the use of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Knowledge or ability in heavy equipment, roads, foundations, site grading, and equipment maintenance.
• Functional competencies including attention to detail, communication, casting the right shadow, accountability, and ethics and integrity.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work-environment conditions of the role.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience with a blade, excavator, and dozer.
• At least 1 year of experience with a crane and trencher.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform general operator duties at the project site according to skill level.
• Follow safety and operating procedures for heavy and light equipment.
• Operate equipment, including backhoes, loaders, rock trucks, blades, excavators, dozers, digger derricks, and cranes, as applicable.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing loads, perform pre-operation checks, and monitor equipment during operation.
• Report daily pre-inspection results, equipment hours, fuel usage, deficiencies, and maintenance requirements.
• Perform assigned work across various types of terrain and evaluate work requirements.
• Demonstrate and reinforce a safety- and quality-oriented attitude and safe behaviors.
• For crane operators, calculate crane capacities and weights for rigging and hoisting.
• Keep the job site and materials organized and efficient.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor maintenance or repairs on mobile and stationary equipment, including tightening, cleaning, and greasing.
• Notify management of equipment malfunctions.
• Clean equipment cab interiors daily.
• Follow safety and security procedures and use materials and equipment properly.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and determine appropriate action.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analyses occur before scopes of work commence.
• Follow standard operating procedures and technical, quality, and safety systems; receive job- and task-specific training before work begins.
• Attend work regularly and punctually as scheduled or expected.
• Comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• $95 daily per diem to cover lodging, meals, and travel during rotation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life coverage.
• Short Term Disability.
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Wellness programs.
• Wellness Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED