Construction Utility Heavy Equipment Operator

Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Boh Bros. Construction Co., L.L.C. is seeking an experienced civil utility operator to join our team in the greater New Orleans area. Candidates must adhere to Boh Bros.

safety protocols, maintain a drug-free status, and have reliable transportation to job sites. Most assignments are in and around New Orleans. Responsibilities include trench excavation, shoring installation, site cleanup, and assisting with various civil utility construction tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in civil utility or construction outdoors.
• Must observe safety protocols and be drug-free.
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites.

Responsibilities

• Excavate trenches and install shoring systems.
• Site housekeeping, shift setup and end-of-shift cleanup.
• Work with a crew on civil utility construction tasks.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Possess ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Outdoor work

Hand and power tools

Tools

Excavator operation

Backhoe

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Opportunity available for an experienced civil utility operator. This individual must observe all Boh Bros. safety protocols and be drug-free. Must have consistent and reliable transportation to and from job sites assigned. Most job sites are located in and around the greater New Orleans area.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties include but are not limited to trench excavation, installation of shoring systems, housekeeping at job site, checking safety protocol, beginning of shift set-up and end of shift clean-up, and some hand work, etc.
• Must be able to work in a team setting with other craft workers engaged in civil utility construction activities.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions, cold, heat, humidity, and frequently at heights/depths and at various job sites and locations assigned.
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, pneumatic hand tools, and other small pieces of equipment preferred.
• Ability to operate excavators of all sizes, rubber tire backhoe, front end loader, forklift, etc. and other small pieces of equipment preferred.
• Applicant must have at least two (2) years of experience in the civil utility or construction field, working outdoors in extreme weather conditions and ability to understand simple directions preferred.
• The ability to acquire a TWIC card is preferred but not required.

Boh Bros. is a union contractor. All wages and benefits are determined by the union agreement. All new hires will be paid 90% of the journeyman scale for the first 300 hours of employment.