Job Title: All Terrain/Variable Reach Fork Truck Operator
Location: 89 Pleasant Avenue, South Portland, Maine (Travel to worksites throughout New England required)
Employment type: Full-Time Year-Round
Compensation: $27-$32 depending on experience
Job Description
HB Fleming is a deep foundations contractor based in South Portland, ME, specializing in micropile, small diameter drilling, driven pile, sheet pile, and ground improvement work. We are looking for hardworking, safety-minded operators to support our ground improvement crews on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across New England. The ability to travel Monday–Friday, a great work ethic, and a willingness to do whatever is asked or needed, including laboring, are just as important as prior experience for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate all-terrain and variable-reach forklifts (telehandlers) on construction sites.
- Support ground improvement crews during mobilization and setup, jobsite production, and demobilization
- Load, unload, transport, and stage materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist with stone column and vibro-compaction operations, including aggregate handling and placement
- Spot and assist operators with equipment positioning and safe movement in tight access conditions
- Willingness to fill labor roles when necessary
- Manage spoil piles, maintain site cleanliness and overall housekeeping
- Install and monitor all safety-related signage and supplies on site, including warning signs, cones, and barriers. Report any unsafe behaviors to your direct foremen
- Assist with moving drill tooling, casing, pipe, rebar, grout materials, and other heavy construction components.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and complete required documentation.
- Conduct routine maintenance including fueling, greasing, and cleaning equipment.
- Identify and report equipment deficiencies or repair needs.
- Maintain safe travel paths and material storage areas.
- Follow site-specific safety plans, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
- Assist with general labor duties when equipment operation is not required.
- Work closely with superintendents, foremen, and field crews to maintain production schedules.
What We're Looking For
- An individual who's going to show up to work every day, arriving on time, with a good attitude and willingness to learn
- Experience working around drill rigs, pile driving equipment, or specialty foundation equipment preferred
- A team player that is willing to dive in and do whatever is necessary to get the job done. This includes labor and getting dirty
- Familiarity with grout mixing, pumping, or concrete placement a plus
- Comfortable using hand and power tools including grinders, cutting torches, and pneumatic equipment
- Physically capable of lifting 75 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working outdoors in all weather. We work 12 months of the year in New England
- Strong teamwork and communication skills are a must — being a reliable crew member is essential
- Valid driver's license required; ability to travel throughout New England and work extended hours
- OSHA 10 preferred; willingness to obtain OSHA 30 and site-specific safety training required
Benefits
- Competitive starting wage based on experience
- Industry-best travel per diem
- Company-paid individual hotel rooms
- Discretionary performance bonuses up to two per year
- Industry-best health insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees. Dependents require a small weekly contribution
- PTO and seven paid holidays effective immediately upon hire
- Retirement plan with discretionary annual match
- Overtime opportunities; company weekly average is generally 50 + hours
- Career advancement for those willing to put in the effort. You drive your career path at H.B. Fleming, Inc.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a summary of your experience by emailing Superintendent Kyle Blanchard at [email protected] or Neil Hutchings, HR, at [email protected], or reach out to Kyle directly on his cell phone: 207-651-7625.
EEO Statement
H.B. Fleming, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Food allowance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Willingness to work 50+ hours per week
License/Certification:
- Rough Terrain Forklift Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
