Equipment Operator (Port Fourchon)

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Port Fourchon (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. seeks an experienced equipment operator to manage power construction equipment for excavation, movement and grading tasks at Port Fourchon, LA. The role requires safety-minded, physically capable crew members contributing to road and drainage projects.

You will load, haul, trench and maintain machines, follow instructions, and work overtime as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is required with ability to train others in safe operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and related experience.
• Ability to read instructions and work with supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and heavy equipment to load, haul, and dump on rough surfaces.
• Grade roads by smoothing and spreading rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Inspect equipment and fluids; perform basic maintenance and lubrication.
• May train employees in safe operation and technique.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Tools & equipment maintenance

Job description

Position SummaryOperate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Requisition ID: 187976Position SummaryOperate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material. Experience LevelIntermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.