Excavator Operator

Job Description

Job Description

We are now accepting resume/applications for EXPERIENCED Excavator Operators for the Thibodaux, LA and surrounding areas. Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following:

• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OPERATING AN EXCAVATOR
• Must be able to transport/move material efficiently
• Will be operating on existing canals and/or levees
• Required Skills:
  • Proficient in excavators of all sizes, haul trucks, loaders and skid steers with some experience on dozer as well.
  • Well versed handling trench boxes of all sizes and shapes
  • Excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
  • Ability to work independently and self motivated
  • Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working towards a common goal
• Duties/Responsibilites:
  • Safe operation of excavator
  • Operate machinery to perform activities such as excavations, backfilling, trenching, ditching, slope work, erosion control, grubbing, stumping, clearing, looming, fine grading and final clean up
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
  • Handling and/or moving material 
  • Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
  • Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment
  • Daily maintenance of equipment
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit and/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.
  • Have endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Required Credentials:
  • Driver's License/Identification
  • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate
• Must provide own PPE (Hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, & gloves)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a DISA Drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Pay:
  • TBD (DOE)
  • Weekly Pay
  • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday
• Schedule:
  • 10-12 Hour Days
  • Monday - Friday
  • Weekends (as needed)
• Duration of Job: Approximately 4 years

Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required.

Qualified candidates can submit a resume or apply on the attached link: &portalGK=14432