Dirt Equipment Operator

Turner Industries; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Dirt Equipment Operator to move dirt and materials with diesel, electric, or other powered equipment. Non-exempt, reports to Foreman or Site Manager; role requires safety compliance and following site procedures.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, valid TWIC, no per diem, potential NCCER, DISA checks, and knowledge of civil construction. Turner offers comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Must have a valid TWIC card in hand
• No per diem available
• NCCER is preferable but not necessary
• Requires DISA background check and DISA drug test
• General knowledge of civil construction and excavation
• General knowledge of maintaining level grade at defined elevations
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Moves hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment; interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed; reads and interprets load charts; may assemble or disassemble equipment or material on construction projects; may be required to manipulate equipment on un-level working surfaces; may perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines/equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading load charts

Hand/eye coordination

Signal interpretation

General civil construction knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Dirt Equipment Operator for a position in the Lake Charles, LA area. The Heavy Equipment Operator position operates power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman or Site Manager; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Must have a valid TWIC card in hand
• No per diem available
• NCCER is preferable but not necessary
• Requires DISA background check and DISA drug test
• General knowledge of civil construction and excavation
• General knowledge of maintaining level grade at defined elevations
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements

Moves hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment; interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed; reads and interprets load charts; may assemble or disassemble equipment or material on construction projects; may be required to manipulate equipment on un-level working surfaces; may perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines/equipment.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. No per diem.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing into and out of equipment; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands, fingers and feet to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: equipment operator, machinery, operations, dredge operator

Salary: $32.00 per hour