Excavator Operator (27439228)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking EXPERIENCED Excavator Operators for Thibodaux, LA and surrounding areas. The role requires operating excavators safely on canals and levees, with duties including trenching, backfilling, grading and material handling.

Eligible candidates must have proven excavator experience, be able to work long shifts, and provide PPE. Requirements include valid driver's license, ability to pass background checks, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating excavators.
• Proficient with haul trucks, loaders and skid steers; some dozer experience.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of excavator on canals/levees.
• Perform excavations, backfilling, trenching and grading.
• Observe markings and grade stakes for specifications.
• Handle and move material as required.
• Maintain equipment logs and perform daily maintenance.
• Follow health, safety and environmental rules.

Skills

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment

Trenching

Organization

Verbal comms

Written comms

Hand-eye coordination

Independence

Teamwork

Tools

Dozer

Job description

We are now accepting resume/applications for EXPERIENCEDExcavator Operatorsfor theThibodaux, LAand surroundingareas. Duties/Responsibilitiesmay/may not be limited tothe following:

• MUSTHAVE EXPERIENCE OPERATING AN EXCAVATOR
• Must be able to transport/move material efficiently
• Will be operating on existing canals and/or levees
• Required Skills:
  • Proficient in excavators of all sizes, haul trucks, loaders and skid steers with some experience on dozer as well.
  • Well versed handling trench boxes of all sizes and shapes
  • Excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
  • Ability to work independently and self motivated
  • Team player, able to get along with a diverse group of people working towards a common goal
• Duties/Responsibilites:
  • Safe operation of excavator
  • Operate machinery to perform activities such as excavations, backfilling, trenching, ditching, slope work, erosion control, grubbing, stumping, clearing, looming, fine grading and final clean up
  • Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications
  • Handling and/or moving material
  • Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
  • Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment
  • Daily maintenance of equipment
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods
  • Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis
  • Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites.
  • Have endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Required Credentials:
  • Driver's License/Identification
  • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate
• Must provide own PPE (Hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, & gloves)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a DISA Drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Pay:
  • TBD (DOE)
  • Weekly Pay
  • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday
• Schedule:
  • 10-12 Hour Days
  • Monday - Friday
  • Weekends (as needed)
• Duration of Job:Approximately 4 years

Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you, so a positive, can-do attitude is required.