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Heavy Equipment Operator

Barletta Boat Company, LLC
Bristol, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2026 CLOSED ON 2/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Barletta Boat Company, LLC?

Summary

Working as a member of the Shipping Team operating heavy equipment, the Big Lift Driver is responsible for moving pontoon boats throughout the facilities while following all safety policies and procedures.

Individuals in this role must have a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced and team-focused environment.

Barletta’s culture is what sets us apart and creates a great employee experience. We actively promote and encourage behaviors that align to our Values: 1) Treat everyone like family, 2) Always do the right thing, and 3) Relentlessly pursue excellence and our Leadership Expectations: 1) Connect with Purpose, 2) Execute with Excellence and 3) Build the future.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate a big lift in a safe manner
  • Load and unload pontoon boats
  • Place boats in proper areas and maintain organization
  • Perform daily safety checks and basic preventative maintenance on the big lift
  • Ability to respond quickly to numerous requests in a fast-paced work environment
  • Assignments given by supervisor as required
  • Supports a Barletta Safe culture by adhering to and advocating for the safest behaviors and proactively identifies opportunities to mitigate job-related risks and hazards.

Qualifications

  • Must have at least 5 years of proven experience driving a big lift
  • Must have the ability to perform all physical requirements required for the position, including but not limited to ability to stand, walk, push, pull, full range of motion, bend, kneel, climb, squat for 8 hours and lift upward of 50 lbs.
  • Ability to adapt to climate, inside and outside
  • Must display good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to follow policies and procedures and wear required PPE
  • Must be able to multi-task while remaining calm under pressure
  • Team player
  • Positive attitude
  • Good attendance
  • Ability to work hours as required by management

Compensation And Benefits

  • Compensation is based on past job history, knowledge and experience.
  • Medical/Rx
  • HSA/FSA
  • Dental & Vision
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Legal, Identity Theft
  • 401k with match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

As part of our hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening. These screenings are conducted to ensure the safety and integrity of our workplace.

  • This job description is intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. Barletta Boats reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required.

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