Restoration Equipment Operator

FORJAK Industrial; Circleville (OH); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Restoration Equipment Operator to join their team. This full-time role involves extensive travel, operating various machinery for concrete restoration tasks, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in equipment operation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in varying conditions. Join a company that values its members and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Travel Expenses Covered

Lodging Covered

Meals Covered After First Meal

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in equipment operation.
• Valid Driver’s License & Auto Insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery for concrete restoration projects.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment for safety.

Skills

Equipment Operation Proficiency

Compliance and Standards Adherence

Manual Dexterity and Coordination

Team Player

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Excavators

Trackhoes

Wheel Loaders

Concrete Power Trowels

Large Floor Grinders

Skid Steers

Job description

Key Highlights

Location: Travel Position but you will be responsible for getting to and from our shop at 544 Clinton Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113. All travel expenses, lodging, and meals (after the first meal) are fully covered by the company.

Reports to:Restoration Superintendent

Department:Restoration

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range:$22.00 - $28.00 + $7 additional in bonus (Traveling and Industrial Bonuses )

Job Classification: Nonexempt

Our Vision:

Our vision is to be the most trusted construction and protective coatings partner in the U.S., delivering on safety, service, innovation, and value for our customers while creating opportunity and growth for our members.

Adam Logan founded FORJAK Industrial in 2001, with its current headquarters in Circleville, Ohio. Adam, along with Matt Palmisciano, who joined FORJAK as a partner in 2015, desired to be able to create both a legacy and a way to incentivize their members to succeed both as individuals and as a team at FORJAK. As a result of that desire, FORJAK Industrial became an ESOP in 2022. An ESOP is a member (employee) benefit plan that allows members (employees) to own the entire company. Our accomplishments at FORJAK are due to our members and procedures. Together, we will set our company up for sustainability, measured growth, and accomplishments in line with our vision.

About the Role:

A day in the life: Our Restoration Equipment Operator is detail-oriented and focused. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery to support concrete restoration projects. This role demands extensive travel, with 95% of the time spent at various job sites. The company covers all travel expenses, lodging, and meals (excluding the first meal during travel).

On a given day, as a Restoration Equipment Operator, you will:

• Operate equipment such as excavators, trackhoes, wheel loaders, walk behind and ride on concrete power trowels, large floor grinders, and skid steers to perform tasks including excavating, grading, loading and unloading materials, concrete placement, surface preparation, and restoration.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Accurately document project progress, equipment usage, and maintenance activities.
• Skillfully restore concrete surfaces or apply new finishes according to project requirements. This includes patching, repairing cracks, and refinishing surfaces using epoxy injections, shotcrete applications, and other techniques. As well as wet/dry cutting, prepping, grinding, and applying coating systems to concrete slabs.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors to achieve project objectives.
• Adhere to company work safety policies.
• Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Schedule & Travel:

This is a full-time Monday through Friday position with some weekend work on a job-to-job basis. This division works day and night shift hours. This department typically works an average of ten- to-twelve-hour days. This is a traveling position that will be on the road 95% of the time. The company covers all travel expenses, lodging, and food after the first meal while traveling.

HOW DO YOU WIN?

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to make every effort to allow our field members to do what they do best: provide expertise in the field. To help them, our office and shop personnel work to streamline processes to increase field efficiency. We are looking for a career-minded individual who will not only grow but also promote a positive cultural environment to fill this important position.

The qualified candidate we seek is a Restoration Equipment Operator with these QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License & Auto Insurance: Required for this travel-intensive role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating equipment in restoration or related construction fields.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for 8–12 hours daily.
• Consistently meet or exceed project deadlines and quality standards.
• Willingness to work in varying conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, humidity, dust, and concrete.
• Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination, be able to follow directions closely, be able to maneuver the equipment in different situations, perform a walk-around inspection of equipment and be safety-oriented
• Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive relations and act courteous/respectful of others

And these COMPETENCIES:

• Equipment Operation Proficiency: Knowledge of equipment settings, limitations, and optimal usage for concrete restoration tasks.
• Compliance and Standards Adherence: Strict adherence to industry standards and safety guidelines when performing restoration tasks.
• Manual Dexterity and Coordination: Exceptional hand-eye coordination to handle tools, apply finishes, and execute detailed repairs in tight spaces or awkward positions.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, supporting and assisting colleagues as needed to achieve collective project goals.
• Adaptability: Flexibility in adapting to changing business needs and schedules.
• Professionalism: Upholds a professional demeanor, exhibiting reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Fine Print:

Please keep in mind that this job description is not intended to cover or contain an exhaustive list of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are expected of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time and without notice.

FORJAK Industrial is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.