Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator & Pipe

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for the Morgan City, LA area. Duties include operating excavators, skid steers, bulldozers, and other machinery, with pipe laying and trenching tasks as needed.

You will coordinate with pipe crews, perform daily equipment checks, and ensure safety and quality on site. A construction background and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators, skid steers, and bulldozers (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Knowledge reading blueprints helpful.
• Experience with cutting grade.
• Experience operating equipment around pipe (Drainage, sewage, etc.).
• Pipe laying experience (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Construction background (1 year minimum).
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Experience cutting trenches/slopes.
• Grading and excavation experience.
• Ability to use good judgement and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with pipe crews inside trench or trench boxes.
• Lay pipe for underground storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains.
• Communicate with concrete and/or pipe crews to accomplish tasks.
• Perform daily checks on equipment.
• Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors as required.
• Grade trenches or culverts, move earth, position pipe, erect structures.
• Inspect machinery before and after use and report defects.
• Load and unload cargo and move it between points.
• Follow safety processes to ensure quality of work.
• Render regular repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Report safety hazards, quality, and production issues to management.

Skills

Excavator

Skid Steer

Bulldozer

Cutting Grade

Pipe Laying

Construction

Manual Dexterity

Communication

Team Work

Safety Focus

Job description

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for the Morgan City, LA area. Duties include operating excavators, skid steers, bulldozers, and other machinery, with pipe laying and trenching tasks as needed.

You will coordinate with pipe crews, perform daily equipment checks, and ensure safety and quality on site. A construction background and ability to work independently are essential.