Excavator Operator

Overview

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for an Excavator 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: Excavator Operator

Pay: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

• Operate GPS-equipped hydraulic excavators ranging from Cat 336 to Cat 352 size in accordance with project specifications and site requirements.
• Perform fine grading of slopes, benches, and subgrades using GPS machine control and/or laser guidance systems.
• Excavate, shape, and trim slopes to design tolerances while maintaining grade accuracy and production efficiency.
• Place rip rap and large stone in a controlled and precise manner, including slope protection and structural applications.
• Load haul trucks efficiently and safely while maintaining proper load distribution and cycle times.
• Feed and load crushers and screeners in accordance with production and safety requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies, including taking specific action to avoid other workers, equipment, and potential obstructions.
• Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, GPS system requirements, and site-specific instructions.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs.
• Maintain situational awareness when working near personnel, structures, utilities, and active equipment.
• Assist with general earthwork operations and be willing to perform manual labor when not actively operating equipment.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas around excavation and loading zones.
• Conduct all work with 100% integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety and quality.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience operating large hydraulic excavators on heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience operating Cat 336-Cat 352 class excavators or…