Telehandler Operator

Overview

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Telehandler Operator 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.

This project offers potential project team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. 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 located in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle currently has active heavy civil construction projects spanning from New York to South Florida to Texas and continuing to expand our geographical footprint. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects incorporates all degrees of civil construction that includes but is not limited to;
Conventional Concrete, Roller Compacted Concrete and 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, etc.

We are a proud representative of The Tully Group (Tully) who was established in 1921 and developed into one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms. Tully’s corporate office, located in New York City, has provided an opportunity to develop and sustain a long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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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 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

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

Location: South Bay, FL

Job Title: Telehandler Operator

Pay: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a telehandler (telescopic handler) to safely lift, transport, and place materials at varying heights and distances in support of jobsite operations.
• Utilize forks and approved attachments to move materials such as pipe, pallets, forms, tools, and construction supplies.
• Assist with staging materials, loading and unloading deliveries, and supporting multiple crews as directed by site supervision.
• Perform operations in tight or congested areas while maintaining awareness of personnel, equipment, and surroundings.
• Follow all company safety policies, including taking specific action to avoid other workers, equipment, and potential obstructions.
• Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, load charts, and site-specific lift plans.
• Conduct daily pre-operation inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns to supervision.
• Ensure telehandler attachments are properly secured and used only for their intended purpose.
• Maintain organized material laydown areas and contribute to overall jobsite housekeeping.
• Be capable and willing to perform general manual labor when not actively operating equipment.
• Communicate clearly with spotters, riggers, and crew members during lifting and placement activities.
• Conduct all work with 100% integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating telehandlers or similar material-handling equipment on construction job sites preferred.
• Demonstrated experience safely handling loads at varying heights and distances.
• Must be authorized and qualified to operate a…