Our Customer is hiring an experienced, safety-focused Versa-Lift Operator to support a data-center equipment operation in Sparks, Nevada. You'll operate high-capacity Versa-Lifts with boom attachments to receive, move, position and load heavy, high-value industrial units. A separate professional rigging crew handles all rigging. You'll operate the equipment under the direction of a designated lift director, and every lift will follow an approved lift plan.

Core Responsibilities

Equipment Operation
Safely operate high-capacity Versa-Lifts (25/35 and 40/60 class) and standard forklifts in tight industrial spaces.
Operate boom attachments and the extendable counterweight chassis according to the manufacturer's load charts.
Move heavy, top-heavy and high-value units smoothly and under control. Avoid sudden turns and stops, and never travel with a raised load.
Lift Execution
Perform each lift according to the approved lift plan and under the direction of the designated lift director and signal person.
Before every lift, confirm that the load weight, load center and equipment configuration are within rated capacity.
Position the equipment as the lift director directs, and keep clear while the rigging crew is working.
Safety and Inspection
Complete and document pre-shift equipment inspections, including hydraulics, fluids, tires, structure, attachments and safety devices.
Before moving, check travel paths, floor conditions, steel plate placement and overhead clearances.
Keep exclusion zones in place and never allow anyone under or in the path of a suspended load.
Stop any lift when conditions are unsafe or differ from the approved lift plan.
Team Communication
Stay in clear radio and visual contact with the lift director and signal person.
Take part in pre-lift safety briefings and job safety analyses.
Report incidents, near misses and equipment issues right away.
General Warehouse Support
Help with receiving, putaway, shipping, loading and unloading as directed.
Keep the work area clean, organized and safe.

Required Qualifications

At least 1 year of recent, verifiable hands-on experience operating Versa-Lifts or comparable high-capacity forklifts rated at 20,000 lbs or more in industrial, warehouse or construction settings.
Strong working knowledge of load centers, center of gravity, counterweights and capacity/load charts.
A proven record of safely handling large, top-heavy or high-value equipment.
Able to follow standard hand signals and radio direction during lifts.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb on and off heavy equipment, and work in varied industrial conditions.
Must pass a background check required for customer site access.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience operating Versa-Lift 25/35 and/or 40/60 models
Experience with boom or hoist attachments
Experience in data-center, power-generation or industrial installation environments

Qualification Before Independent Operation

Prior experience alone does not qualify an operator to work on their own. Before operating independently, every operator must:

Complete Versa-Lift training and certification from the equipment manufacturer, the rental vendor or the customer's qualified contractor.
Pass the powered industrial truck evaluation required by OSHA (29 CFR 1910.178).
Complete training specific to the site and the lift plan.
Perform supervised lifts until approved for independent operation.