We are currently taking applications/resumes for anEXPERIENCEDHeavy Equipment Operator for the Slidell LA & surrounding area. Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following:
Job Scope:
Heavy equipment operators control specialized machines used in construction maintenance and operations. They may run excavators loaders cranes pile drivers graders and industrial trucks. While working with others they often use hand signals or radios to coordinate movements.
Required Skills:
MUSThave experience with operating anEXCAVATOR SKID STEER&BULLDOZER (1 year minimum preferred)
MUSThave pipe laying experience (1 year minimum preferred)
MUSThaveCONSTRUCTIONbackground(1 Year Minimum)
Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Good verbal and written communication
Experience with cutting trenches/slopes
Grading and excavation experience
Abilityto use good judgement and act independently
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Ability to coordinate with pipe crews while working inside trench or trench boxes.
Will be required to lay pipe for underground storm or sanitation sewers drains and water mains.
Communicate with concrete and/or pipe crews to accomplish task
Perform daily checks on equipment
Ability to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
Must be able to preform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts / move and grade earth position pipe erect structures from the ground move materials around the project
Inspection of the machinery before and after to ensure that it is in good working condition. If upon inspection some defects or issues are found the operator will report them so that they can be addressed appropriately.
Loading and unloading the cargo and moving it from point A to point B.
Following safety processes to ensure the quality of work.
Rendering regular repairs and maintenance as needed.
Reporting more serious defects for repair by an authorized service provider.
Comply with company policies and legal guidelines helping to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
Meet quality and performance requirements as outlined by quality assurance and production standards
Report safety hazards quality and production issues to management immediately
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 LBS
Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis
Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms voices and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites.
Excellent physical strength & stamina
Ability to work in varying hot and cold environments
Ability to work in an environments with exposures to dust dirt and various other debris metal and paint fumes gases
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to high precarious places and outside weather conditions
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock
Documents Required:
Drivers License/Identification Card
Social Security Card/Birth Certificate.
Must be able to pass drug screen.
Must be able to provide own PPE (hard hat steel toes safety glasses gloves)
Must have reliable transportation(Will be required to travel up to a 60 mile radius)
Pay:
Starting Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 (Based on experience)
Weekly Pay
Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (Weekends as Needed)
10-12 Hour Days (with weather permitting)
Duration of Job:Temp to Hire (Based on Job Performance)
Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you so a positive can-do attitude is required.
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