Equipment Operator

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders) safely and efficiently for earthwork, demolition, and grading projects.
• Perform daily safety inspections and routine maintenance checks on assigned equipment.
• Ensure equipment is properly secured and stored after use.
• Adhere to all workplace safety standards and wear appropriate PPE as required.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum Skills and Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual labor in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold).
• Willingness to complete required training, work variable shifts (including weekends and holidays), and travel extensively.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Skills:
• Finish grade/top hat operator experience.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to join our GR2 team in our Orlando, FL; Memphis, TN; or Dallas, TX; office. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe.

This role requires the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment in compliance with all applicable regulations, as well as company and client policies and procedures. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice their profession passionately and without limitations.

Benefits

EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.

The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.

EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility.

Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”

At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.

Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.