Excavator Operator

PBSGC Marine Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PBSGC Marine Group is seeking a Barge Mounted Excavator Operator to operate, repair and maintain heavy equipment in marine environments along Inland waterways. The role includes unloading rock, coordinating with tender and line boat crews, and ensuring safety in dynamic river conditions.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of heavy equipment experience, willingness to work long hours outdoors in extreme weather, and the ability to perform physical labor including climbing and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of heavy (min. 80,000 lb.) equipment operator experience.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work 10-12 hours per day.
• Flexibility to work extended duty or hitch as conditions require.
• Manual labor including climbing ladders, stairs, bending and stooping.
• Comfortable working over/adjacent to water and willing to participate in water rescue.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Available for consistent duty.
• Provide transportation to the job location.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair and perform preventive maintenance on barge mounted excavator.
• Unload and place rock in Inland and Western waterways.
• Communicate hazards to supervisors and coordinate with tender/line boat crews.
• Participate in Safety Huddles, Meetings and assist with Job Safety Analysis.

Skills

Heavy equipment operator

Hazard recognition

River conditions awareness

Communication

Rigging awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 Affinitiative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail] or call 1-888-870-8296.

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.