Heavy Equipment Dirt Operator – Excavation & Construction

Turner Industries; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Dirt Equipment Operator to move dirt and materials with diesel, electric, or other powered equipment. Non-exempt, reports to Foreman or Site Manager; role requires safety compliance and following site procedures.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, valid TWIC, no per diem, potential NCCER, DISA checks, and knowledge of civil construction. Turner offers comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Must have a valid TWIC card in hand
• No per diem available
• NCCER is preferable but not necessary
• Requires DISA background check and DISA drug test
• General knowledge of civil construction and excavation
• General knowledge of maintaining level grade at defined elevations
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Moves hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment; interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed; reads and interprets load charts; may assemble or disassemble equipment or material on construction projects; may be required to manipulate equipment on un-level working surfaces; may perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines/equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading load charts

Hand/eye coordination

Signal interpretation

General civil construction knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Turner Industries in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Dirt Equipment Operator to move dirt and materials with diesel, electric, or other powered equipment. Non-exempt, reports to Foreman or Site Manager; role requires safety compliance and following site procedures.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, valid TWIC, no per diem, potential NCCER, DISA checks, and knowledge of civil construction. Turner offers comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.