Dirt Equipment Operator

Viewpoint, Inc.; Darrow (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Group, Inc. operates heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, and loaders to lift and move materials at job sites. The role requires reading plans and blueprints, performing basic geometry calculations, and ensuring safe lifting practices with proper signaling.

Candidates must have four years of experience, rigging/flagging skills, and NCCER or NCCCO certification. A valid driver’s license and OSHA physical are required, with equal opportunity employment emphasized by the

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in heavy equipment operations.
• Rigging and flagging skills required.
• Pass Pala-Interstate Certification Exam requested.
• 20/30 and 20/50 Snellen vision with color and depth perception.
• OSHA required physical exam must be completed.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• NCCER or NCCCO certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline or diesel-powered heavy equipment to lift and move materials.
• Read and interpret job specs, plans, and blueprints; perform math calculations.
• Start and control engine, boom, and load line movements.
• Communicate via hand signals or radio with flagman for precise positioning.
• Read load charts and select appropriate slings and chokers using geometry.

Skills

Rigging

Flagging

Blueprint reading

Math calculations

Education

High School or GED

NCCER or NCCCO certification

Job description

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Position Description

Summary

Operates gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment to lift and move materials and objects as needed. May operate the following equipment: crane, backhoe, bulldozer, cherry picker, stinger, front-end loader, etc.

Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.

Essential Functions

• Drives equipment to work site utilizing knowledge of driving laws and interpreting driving signals and directs activities of hoist laborer or rigger in placing blocks and out riggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.
• Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers and controls to rotate equipment to raise, lower and extend boom, and to raise and lower the load line.
• Receives and gives hand signals and/or verbal instruction to and from flagman in order to determine positioning of equipment and specific placement of materials being moved. Must utilize knowledge of hand signals and flagging techniques daily.
• Must read and interpret load charts and make proper sling and choker selection using basic math skills including geometry to calculate the loads and to verify with the machine.
• Responsible for identifying hazardous work conditions such as unstable ground, high winds and congestion of traffic and/or pedestrians.
• Responsible for checking operational condition of equipment prior to use and performing regular maintenance activities such as lubrication of moving parts, checking fluid levels and insuring safe cables, chains and pulleys

Position Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Four year experience.
• Rigging and flagging skills.
• Must pass Pala-Interstate Certification Exam.
• 20/30 and 20/50 Snellen Eye Sight- color vision/depth perception.
• Undergo OSHA required physical exam.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must hold NCCER or NCCCO certification.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School or GED preferred but not required.
• Trade School program preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.