Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Louisiana

Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment or machinery, such as a tractor, bulldozer, backhoe, or excavator, for the purposes of construction, demolition, or excavation. Prepares equipment and conducts routine inspections prior to operation to ensure it is safe and in working condition. Being a Heavy Equipment Operator identifies and addresses potential hazards and adheres to all safety protocols and regulations. May be responsible for scheduling minor repairs and conducting routine maintenance like cleaning and lubricating. Additionally, Heavy Equipment Operator requires a high school diploma. May require State License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Heavy Equipment Operator independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Heavy Equipment Operator typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Equipment Operator
  • Durr Heavy Construction, LLC
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

    Reports to: Project Supervisor

    Summary of Responsibilities:

    The Heavy Equipment Operatoris responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe, appropriate, efficient and productive manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, compactors, skid steers and other pieces of equipment. The Operator must also inspect, clean, maintain and secure all assigned equipment.

    Taking Charge

    Durr TAKES CHARGE in constructing strong foundations to build upon. Our focus is to do it SAFE and to do it RIGHT the first time. Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN and REPEAT every day/all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.

    The Take Charge OPERATOR:

    Ensures quality at a productive rate on each project

    • Operates heavy equipment in an safe, efficient and productive manner to ensure project goals are met
    • Operates various pieces of equipment during the execution of heavy construction, including trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, compactors, and skid steers
    • Performs various project-specific tasks daily including excavating, back-filling, grading, fine grading, sloping, benching, material loading, demolishing, ditching, and stockpiling
    • Achieves proper excavation depths and dimensions for earthwork and utilities as specified by construction drawings, sketches, grade markers, and/or verbal instructions
    • Performs backfilling and grading operations to specified grades and dimensions
    • Properly loads, in a safe and balanced manner, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, and other hauling units with excavated soils, dredging ponds, demolition debris and other building materials such as stone, sand, aggregate or asphalt
    • Performs all duties as requested daily, including operating various pieces of equipment and other typical construction site activities

    Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long lasting use

    • Performs preventative maintenance such as general equipment cleaning, checking fluid levels, lubrication, maintaining tire pressure, and changing implements or attachments
    • Maintains clean equipment, removing trash, debris, and other material in or on equipment daily
    • Performs equipment inspections daily and properly completes equipment inspection reports
    • Performs other jobsite cleanup duties as assigned by supervisor, specifically cleanup and organization that is required to be completed with the use of heavy equipment

    SAFETY – It’s not a slogan, it’s OUR CULTURE!

    • Complies with all safety requirements, including Durr, OSHA and other applicable safety standards to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life
    • Follows proper protocols and instructions to ensure the safe operation of equipment including the use of verbal communication, hand signals, spotters, and flaggers
    • Always wears approved safety equipment (PPE) including, hardhat, work boots, safety glasses and a secured seat belt when operating equipment
    • Observes and examines colored flags and ground markings indicating the location of underground utilities and structures identifying potential hazards and ensuring that they are properly marked and secured
    • Be actively engaged on your project
    • Be a MENTOR – educate and provide guidance for those under your supervision. We are counting on you to TAKE CHARGE and ensure a safe jobsite for all our employees.
    • Be actively engaged in all safety meetings
    • Do the little things right… set the tone for acceptable behaviors and let your crew see you do it. Hold them to the same standards. Housekeeping and organization is a great start. Your crew will execute according to your expectations – and our standards are high.
    • Recognize and identify hazards in upcoming work and pro-actively engage with the project manager and safety manager to mitigate any upcoming risks
    • Remove employees that refuse to work safely
    • Be knowledgeable regarding DURR’s safety requirements… it is difficult to enforce something if you do not understand it. Familiarize yourself with our Safety Manual.
    • REPORT ALL SAFETY INCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES IMMEDIATELY

    The DURR Way:

    Be Proactive

    • Anticipate future needs and address today (not tomorrow)

    Be Accountable

    • Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to other

    Speak the Truth

    • Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team

    Go the Extra Mile

    • Do what it takes to get the job done right and safe the first time

    Give Praise

    • Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates

    Be Part of One Team

    • Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Expert knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance
    • A working knowledge of heavy construction and the various techniques used to complete underground utilities, concrete paving, earthwork, and demolition work
    • Ability to operate wheel or crawler type backhoe, large and small tractors, skid steer loader, trencher, grader blade, dump truck, pickup truck, hand, and portable and small tools
    • Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle inspection and maintenance
    • Knowledge of construction safety standards and precautions
    • Maintain appropriate licenses for machinery and equipment operating
    • Hand, eye, and foot coordination
    • Understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
    • Meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

    Education and/or Experience:

    Minimum 3 to 5years experience involving the use of medium to heavy equipment.

    Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $22.22 - $26.00 per hour

    Expected hours: No more than 45 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 10 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Overtime

    License/Certification:

    • Driver's License (Required)

    Work Location: In person

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Equipment Operator/ Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Adientone
  • Houma, LA CONTRACTOR
  • Job Description:"The Equipment Operator is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable product and service delivery (PSD) to customers. The Equipment Operator is assigned as Helper to sup...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Five-S Group
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • The Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) is responsible for the efficient operation of construction equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, off road trucks, and tractors with pans. they operate equipme...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator
  • Impala Terminals
  • Darrow, LA FULL_TIME
  • Main Purpose: To operate various types of heavy mobile equipment, including D-10s, to maintain stockpile. Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: General Safely and...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Operator Heavy Equipment 1
  • Zachry Group
  • Port Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • Industrial Dirt Equipment Operators will operate one or more construction equipment such as but not limited to bob cats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, back hoes, rollers, and graders to m...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Heavy equipment operator
  • State of Louisiana
  • Hammond, LA FULL_TIME
  • Supplemental InformationDISTRICT 62- UNIT 776- Hammond, LAJOB NUMBER : 62 / MEO CONT STRIPING 8.17.23NMTHIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT FOR THE HAMMOND, LA STRIPING CREW ONLYThis position may be fille...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator>
  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Dry Branch, GA
  • Waste Management, Inc. - JobID: 2316482 [Heavy Equipment Operator / Loader Operator] As an Equipment Operator at Waste M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Phoenix Services, LLC
  • Belleville, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Front End Loader Operator needed for a well-established metal recycling facility in Bell...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Hulcher Services Inc.
  • Enola, PA
  • General Summary: Operators transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments by lifti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • P&S Paving, Inc .
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Backhoe Operator- Operates a machine containing power shovel, for removing of materials....
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Lone Wolf Construction, LLC
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Lone Wolf Construction, LC is looking for an Experienced Motor Grader Operator, Equipmen...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Continental Heavy Civil Corp.
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Equipment operator positions available for sand placement job, loading dump trucks. Move and safely position equipment h...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • BH Aggregate Services Inc
  • New Germany, MN
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for Heavy Equipment operators to join our team. We are a small family owned Sand...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • VT CONSTRUCTION
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Job description Heavy Equipment Operator VT Construction is a heavy civil / dirt-moving ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs
$63,210 to $88,214

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