Heavy Equipment Operator

Thalle Construction Co. Inc. (“Thalle”) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. The Operator will report to the Superintendent and work closely with and support the operations team, interact with a variety of staff at all levels and uphold a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position is located in Orlovista, Florida.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC, and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify user, and Drug Free Workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate various types and sizes of heavy equipment such as dozers, tractors, scrapers, loaders, motor graders to excavate, move dirt, and grade jobsite
• Operate self-propelled steel-wheeled, rubber tired, vibrator, segmented, or other type roller to compact subgrade
• Follow all company safety policies including taking specific action to avoid other workers, equipment, potential obstructions
• Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instruction of on-site management
• Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements
• Must be capable and willing to maintain/grease equipment
• Conduct work with 100% integrity and professionalism

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma preferred
• Minimum two (2) years construction experience
• Ability to receive written or oral instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with office and field personnel
• Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others

Physical Requirements:

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Work long shifts.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination, quick reaction times.
• Able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots.
• Able to walk moderate distances to reach work area up to 1/2 mile.
• Able to enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet (or more) off the ground.
• Able to safely operate the equipment (if authorized for that piece of equipment).
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Thalle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-VERIFY user, and Drug Free Workplace.