Heavy Equipment Operator - Baton Rouge Job at ZipRecruiter in Geismar

Job Description

The primary role of a Heavy Equipment Operator is to safely and efficiently operate the following types of heavy machinery: Bulldozers, Excavators, Skid Steers, Front-end loaders, Backhoes, Tractors, and Forklifts. The ideal candidate is experienced, competent, and proficient in the following:

• Trenching
• Digging utilities
• Earthwork
• Shaping levees
• Demolition
• Operating machinery around ground personnel
• Operating machinery in tight areas

Responsibilities:

• Grade areas (Blue Top / Finish grade) without GPS
• Excavate, distribute, and level material, earth, or terrain
• Material Handling
• Defensive driving/operating: Plan ahead, constantly monitor operations and scan surroundings, protect yourself and others, eliminate distractions, anticipate, recognize, and avoid potential hazards/obstructions, such as:

• workers
• underground and overhead utilities
• other equipment or vehicles
• falling objects

Halt operations until hazard is mitigated. Knowledgeable of and compliant with:

• OSHA safety rules and regulations
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communication Program

Daily responsibilities:

• Preventive Maintenance
• Equipment inspections and damage reporting
• Greasing
• Fueling
• Attend jobsite safety meetings

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Pass Pre-employment Assessments (includes BGC, drug test, & physical)
• Punctual and reliable
• Must have the following:

• driver’s license
• TWIC card
• steel toe work boots
• reliable transportation
• the physical ability to complete strenuous tasks and walk on uneven surfaces