Heavy Equipment Operator in Kenner Job at Energy Jobline ZR in Kenner

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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, Forklifts. 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 include grading without GPS, excavating, distributing, and leveling material, earth, or terrain; material handling; defensive driving and operating, planning ahead; constantly monitoring operations and scanning surroundings; protecting yourself and others; eliminating distractions; anticipating, recognizing, and avoiding potential hazards or obstructions such as workers, underground and overhead utilities, other equipment or vehicles, falling objects; halting operations until hazards are mitigated. Knowledgeable of and compliant with OSHA safety rules and regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazard communication program. Daily responsibilities: prevent maintenance equipment inspections and damage reporting, greasing, fueling, attend jobsite safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Grade areas (Blue Top / Finish grade) without GPS.
• Excavate, distribute, and level material, earth, or terrain.
• Material handling and defensive driving/operating, plan ahead.
• Constantly monitor operations and scan surroundings to protect yourself and others.
• Eliminate distractions and anticipate, recognize, and avoid potential hazards or obstructions (workers, underground and overhead utilities, other equipment or vehicles, falling objects).
• Halt operations until hazard is mitigated.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA safety rules, regulations, PPE, and hazard communication program.

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

Daily Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance equipment inspections and damage reporting.
• Greasing and fueling.
• Attend jobsite safety meetings.

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