Dirt & Finish Operator - Heavy Equipment Specialist

Cajun Industries, LLC; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Dirt and Finish Operator to operate heavy equipment and support plant operations or construction sites in Donaldsonville, LA. The role requires certification and the ability to safely handle equipment such as track hoes, backhoes, loaders, graders, bulldozers, and related tools.

You will perform equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and material placement according to charts and signals, while coordinating with crew members and supervisors to ensure

Qualifications

• Move through active construction sites with varied terrain.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Read and interpret load charts.
• Communicate effectively with crew and supervisors.
• Work in outdoor conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).
• Perform calculations and apply measurements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret load charts.
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assessing component wear.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
• Prepare, fine-tune and level surfaces to specifications.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Job description

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Dirt and Finish Operator to operate heavy equipment and support plant operations or construction sites in Donaldsonville, LA. The role requires certification and the ability to safely handle equipment such as track hoes, backhoes, loaders, graders, bulldozers, and related tools.

You will perform equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and material placement according to charts and signals, while coordinating with crew members and supervisors to ensure