Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Job Information: Equipment Operator. Eight temporary/full-time positions with American BioCarbon CT, LLC from 10/1/2026 to 1/31/2027. Load, unload, and transport bagasse to the processing station using a front loader, ensuring proper distribution and safe handling. Perform pre-shift equipment inspection, routine maintenance, and basic repairs to ensure equipment operates effectively. Report any malfunctions or maintenance needs promptly. Maintain project site for safe operation. Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols to prevent accidents and maintain a safe working environment for oneself and others on the job site. Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary. Physical demands include extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting heavy objects. Work schedule is at least five days/week with shifts varying by day and work days varying by week to include Saturday and Sunday. Sample shifts: 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am. Employer-paid drug test required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work. Post-hire background check required of foreign and domestic workers. Workers that are able to obtain a valid U.S. driver's license may drive company vehicles (driving is not a requirement of all workers in the position). Requires twelve months of Equipment Operator experience. Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees). For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting distance), employer reimburses inbound travel costs at the 50% point in the contract (unless paid in advance). Inbound travel includes transportation costs from worker's permanent residence or place of recruitment, a daily meal subsistence (based on rates required by law, currently $16.78 per day minimum without receipts; and with receipts, $68.00 per day maximum for meals with $110.00 per day maximum for lodging), and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Travel reimbursements based on least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal, except where the worker has subsequent employment. Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total contract period, beginning with the worker's first workday and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order. Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee described above. Employer provides without charge all tools, supplies and equipment (incl. uniforms, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned. If requested, employer helps non-local workers secure optional worker-paid lodging.

Job Location: 32525 LA-1 White Castle, LA 70788- in Iberville parish. Employer offers free daily transportation to/from worksite from designated pick-up location. Use of transportation is voluntary.

Wage Information: Wage rate is no less than $22.66 per Hour. Overtime hours vary at: $33.99 per Hour. Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at employer's discretion, based on individual factors such as performance, skill, and tenure. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The payroll period is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Thursday. The standard work schedule is from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Employer will offer 57.5 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours. Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions. Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following: Employer deducts reasonable fair market value cost of rent/utilities based on number of occupants for workers electing to reside in employer-arranged housing (cost TBD).