Excavation Operator Job at Forgen, South Bay, FL

  • Forgen
  • South Bay, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations.

Location : South Bay, Florida

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. 

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Job Tags

Contract work, Afternoon shift

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