Excavator Operator

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co. in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Barge Mounted Excavator Operator to load, unload and place rock from barges along inland waterways.

The role requires operating heavy equipment and coordinating with tender and line boat crews to ensure safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of marine or heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the stamina for extended shifts in harsh weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operator experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to travel to worksites.

Responsibilities

• Operate barge mounted excavator to unload and place rock from barges.
• Coordinate with tender and line boat crews for safe operations.
• Maintain equipment and participate in safety briefings and JSAs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Marine environment experience

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Barge Mounted Excavator position is responsible for operating, repairing, and preventive maintenance of the barge mounted excavator. Primary task of operation being but not limited to placement of rock from barges. This position may require operation of other heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, off road dump trucks, bulldozers, and various other types of heavy equipment used in civil engineering. Barge mounted excavator operators primary function is unloading and placing rock in the Inland and Western waterways. Successful candidate must be able to work and communicate well with tender boat crew and line boat crew. This position requires the ability to recognize hazards, communicate such hazards to supervisors, have an understanding of river conditions, the ability to recognize marine rigging and evaluate conditions.

Successful candidate must have the attitude and ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with all crewmembers. This position also requires effective communication skills. The Barge Mounted Excavator Operator along with the assigned SSHO, will participate in Safety Huddles, Safety Meetings and assist in the development of Job Safety Analysis's (JSA'S) to fulfill our goal of "Incident Free Operations".

A minimum of two years' experience with working in a marine environment on the Inland waterways and especially the Mississippi River is beneficial. Position will consist of severe duty marine conditions including inclement weather.

Pay will be commensurate with experience. Competitive benefit package available with employer participation including health, dental, and life insurance as well as 401K retirement savings plan after waiting period.

Successful applicant must complete on-boarding physical and exertion function tests with physical therapist after acceptance of offer to evaluate ability to meet the physical essential functions of the position.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of heavy (min. 80,000 lb.) equipment operator experience.
• Must have the ability and be willing to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Must have ability and willingness to work 10-12 hours per day.
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended duty or "hitch" as work and conditions require.
• Ability and willingness to perform manual labor including, ability to climb ladders, stairs, perform repetitive bending and stooping.
• Must be comfortable working over and adjacent to water and willingness to participate in water rescue.
• Must possess High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be available for consistent duty.
• Must provide transportation to the assigned job location.

Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Aff…

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.