
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Houma, LA
- $50 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Candidates will be required to do groundwork to help crews out as needed.
- Candidates must be willing to travel throughout the Southeast United States 80%-100% of the time.
- Applicants must also be willing to drive to our Prairieville location for 1 week of training and before the start of each hitch.
- Hotels and travel expenses are paid for by the Company while on a job. Meals are covered by $50/day per diem. Transportation methods are provided by the company leaving from the Prairieville, LA location.
- Operates and monitors performance of heavy construction type equipment, such as bulldozers, loaders, skid steers, excavators, marsh buggies, forklifts, shovels, etc.
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
- Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using loaders, excavator, skid steers, shovels, and/or other types of equipment
- Perform specialized work, using equipment, such as pile drivers, dredging rigs, drillers, or concrete pumpers.
- Load/unload trucks that require lifting 50 to 75 pounds
- Responsible for housekeeping in the equipment, facility, and job site
- Help the field labor team as needed
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
- Previous experience in construction, civil, or foundation work preferred
- Ability to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, skid steers, and forklifts.
- Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting for multiple heavy equipment types.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods
- Strong understanding of and adherence to safety regulations and procedures.
- Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
- Possession of a valid driver's license (CDL preferred but not required).
- Familiarity with basic tools and construction equipment
- Valid driver’s license required; CDL a plus
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short-term and long-term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods