Coastal Heavy Equipment Operator – Marsh & Levee Projects

Wildlife & Fisheries-Wildlife; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife & Fisheries in Louisiana seeks a Mobile Equipment Operator 2 – Heavy in the Coastal Lafayette Region. The role operates heavy equipment on marsh and land, supports marsh management and erosion control, and reports to a Maintenance Foreman.

Candidates must have three years of experience in mobile equipment operations and be prepared for travel across Louisiana, overnight stays, and shifts including nights on boats and remote facilities.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Requires precision and safety in operating large mobile equipment and performing routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates excavators, draglines, and cranes to dig channels and build levees.
• Operates bulldozers and backhoes to clear land and level ground.
• Operates farm tractors for brush clearing and road grading.
• Drives pile driver and vibratory hammer to drive pilings and sheet piles.
• Loads and unloads equipment at remote facilities and docks.
• Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Wildlife & Fisheries in Louisiana seeks a Mobile Equipment Operator 2 – Heavy in the Coastal Lafayette Region. The role operates heavy equipment on marsh and land, supports marsh management and erosion control, and reports to a Maintenance Foreman.

Candidates must have three years of experience in mobile equipment operations and be prepared for travel across Louisiana, overnight stays, and shifts including nights on boats and remote facilities.