Excavation Operator

Forgen•South Bay, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate and maintain heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations in a safe and efficient manner. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.