Operator

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a drug-free workplace with a random drug testing program.
• Drive a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance.
• Operate heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, compactors, and other equipment to support a variety of operations.
• Perform excavation, grading, and compaction of land surfaces using heavy construction equipment.
• Excavate soil and other material from job sites into trucks for transportation to appropriate locations 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.
• Work in challenging conditions independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. The 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

• 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.
• 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.