High-Capacity Versa-Lift Operator (Data Center Logistics)

It’s first light in Sparks, Nevada. You run your pre-shift checks—hydraulics, fluids, tires, structure, attachments, safety devices—then power up a Versa-Lift. The rigging crew is already staging hardware; your radio crackles as the designated lift director walks through the approved lift plan. Every move today will be deliberate: tight aisles, heavy and top-heavy loads, and high-value equipment that must be placed with absolute precision.

What the role is about

Join our client’s data-center equipment operation supporting the safe receipt, movement, positioning, and loading of industrial units. You will operate high-capacity Versa-Lifts (25/35 and 40/60 class) and standard forklifts—often with boom attachments and the extendable counterweight chassis—always by the manufacturer’s load charts and within rated capacity. Rigging is handled by a separate professional team; you’ll coordinate closely while staying clear during their work.

How you’ll execute lifts

• Perform each lift exactly as outlined in the approved lift plan under the direction of the lift director and signal person.
• Before every pick, verify load weight, load center, and machine configuration are within capacity.
• Position precisely as directed, maintain exclusion zones, and keep personnel out from under or in the path of suspended loads.
• Move smoothly—no sudden turns or stops—and never travel with a raised load.
• Stop the lift immediately if conditions change or become unsafe.

Safety and site readiness

• Document pre-shift inspections (hydraulics, fluids, tires, structure, attachments, safety devices).
• Confirm travel paths, floor conditions, steel plate placement, and overhead clearances before moving.
• Maintain clear radio and visual contact with the lift director and signal person.
• Participate in pre-lift briefings and job safety analyses; report incidents, near misses, and equipment issues promptly.

Beyond the lift

• Support receiving, putaway, shipping, loading, and unloading as assigned.
• Keep the work area orderly and hazard-free.

Required qualifications

• 1+ year of recent, verifiable experience operating Versa-Lifts or comparable high-capacity forklifts (20,000+ lb rating) in industrial, warehouse, or construction environments.
• Strong command of load centers, center of gravity, counterweights, and capacity/load charts.
• Proven history handling large, top-heavy, or high-value equipment safely.
• Fluent with standard hand signals and radio direction during lifts.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb on/off heavy equipment, and work in varied industrial conditions.
• Must pass a background check required for customer site access.

Preferred experience

• Direct time on Versa-Lift 25/35 and/or 40/60 models.
• Operation of boom or hoist attachments.
• Background in data-center, power-generation, or industrial installation settings.

Before you operate independently

Prior experience alone doesn’t qualify you to work solo. You will:

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

Bring your focus, precision, and communication skills—every lift in this environment matters.