Operator; Loader

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for an Operator Loader on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District’s history, valued at $2.87 billion. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75‑mile embankment dam and associated structures. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration, aiming to enhance ecosystem health, improve water storage, and increase resilience to climate change.

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 active heavy‑civil construction projects ranging from New York to South Florida to Texas and continues to expand its geographical footprint. Its project scope includes Conventional Concrete, Roller‑Compacted Concrete, Earthen Dams, Navigational Waterway Locks, Reservoirs, Large‑Diameter Underground Utilities, Treatment Facilities, Landfills, Site Work, Mass Soil & Rock Excavation, Coal Ash Closures, DOT Highway & Bridge Construction, and on‑demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of The Tully Group (Tully), established in 1921 and developed into one of the nation’s largest privately held, family‑owned construction firms. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

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, and a 401(k) with a company match.

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

Palm Beach County, Florida.

Operator Loader

Competitive compensation package based on experience.

• Operate power construction equipment to include loader.
• Follow all company safety policies including taking specific action to avoid other workers, equipment, and potential obstructions.
• Operate equipment in an efficient manner and follow instructions of on‑site management.
• Follow all equipment monitoring and maintenance requirements.
• Move and/or load material utilizing dozers, excavators, loaders, etc.
• Must be capable and willing to maintain/grease equipment.
• Must be willing to complete manual labor when not operating equipment.
• Conduct work with 100% integrity and professionalism.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

• Able to sit in the operator’s seat of equipment and safely reach all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc. required to safely operate the equipment (if authorized for that piece of equipment).
• Capable of sitting in the operator’s seat of equipment and have an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows and/or mirrors (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.