Colt Builders is seeking experienced Forklift Operator for our federal project at Fort Irwin, CA. This is a Davis-Bacon prevailing wage position offering competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on a high-profile military installation.

This position is covered by the Davis Bacon Act (DBA). The DBA is a federal law that establishes prevailing wages for laborers and mechanics on covered contracts. The prevailing wages are set forth in the applicable
 Wage Determination. The Wage Determination for this project is CA20250017. The classification for your position under the DBA is ENGI0012-001. The prevailing wage for this classification requires a basic hourly
 rate of $56.65 and fringe benefit of $25.25 for a total prevailing wage of $81.90. The total prevailing wage of $81.90/hour may be paid as a combination of hourly cash wages and bona fide fringe benefits in accordance with federal regulations..

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance/ AD&D and Short-term disability fully covered by the company.
• Health, Dental, Vision Plans
• 401k Plan with match and Roth Plan Option

Job purpose

The duties of a fork lift operator may vary based on the job. The main duty is to operate a fork lift to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Learning and performing tasks swiftly and efficiently, paying attention, following proper safety procedures and communicating is paramount.

Duties and responsibilities

• Follow all Colt and site-specific safety procedures at all times!

• Loading and unloading materials from vehicles such as trucks

• Checking loads are secure

• Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment

• Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines

• Communicate with Carpenter, Foreman, Site Supervisor and Project Manager when necessary

• Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities (safety seminars, toolbox talks, industry-related activities)

Qualifications

•    Ability to use basic hand and power tools.

•    Basic understanding of material types and sizes (i.e.. 2x4, 2x6, sheathing)

•    Basic job safety knowledge

•    Desire to learn more skills and gain more on-site responsibilities

Working conditions

Full time position, requiring minimum of 40 hours/week - often weekend work may be required, essentially whatever it takes to get the job done. Environmental factors depend on job location but may include extremely cold, extremely hot and humid conditions in an effort to meet client expectations.

Essential Function requirements

Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination and endurance. Laborers must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.

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About Colt Builders Corp.

Founded in 2004, Colt Builders is a turnkey multi-family commercial wood-framing partner with national reach and local management. We are committed to setting the highest standards for safety, schedule discipline, quality control, work ethic, and leadership. Colt Builders offers the full spectrum of framing, estimating, pre-construction, construction, and safety. Our team of professionals is dedicated to the values of growth, teamwork, contribution & communication. Proudly striving for excellence, we continue to build with our foundation on integrity.