HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

rgroupla; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K Plan with Employer Match

Disability and Life Insurance

Late-model equipment

Job summary

D&J Construction Company is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator in Louisiana to perform site grading, excavation, and road construction. You will operate dozers, excavators, and motor graders, interpreting plans and ensuring accuracy on each project.

Responsibilities include pre-operational inspections, routine maintenance, and maintaining safety at all times. Daytime shifts with some overtime may apply, with a focus on efficiency and teamwork on active sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, trackhoes, or motor graders.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans and site layouts.
• Experience in highway construction, site development, or earthmoving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozers, trackhoes (excavators), and motor graders for grading, excavation, and earthmoving tasks.
• Read and interpret grading plans, blueprints, and project specifications to ensure accuracy.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ensure proper slope, elevation, and grade per project requirements.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, supervisors, and other team members to complete jobs efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and organization at job sites.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Read grading plans

Site safety awareness

Flexible hours

Tools

GPS

Laser

Robotics

Job description

Position Overview:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery to perform site grading, excavation, and road construction. Operators must have experience handling dozers, trackhoes, and/or motor graders while ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate dozers, trackhoes (excavators), and motor graders for grading, excavation, and earthmoving tasks.
• Read and interpret grading plans, blueprints, and project specifications to ensure accuracy.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ensure proper slope, elevation, and grade per project requirements.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, supervisors, and other team members to complete jobs efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and organization at job sites.

Employee & Family Benefits:

• Competitive Pay – Paid weekly.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance available for employees and families.
• 401K Plan with Employer Match.
• Disability and Life Insurance options available.
• Late-model equipment for optimal safety and performance.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, trackhoes, or motor graders.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans and site layouts.
• Experience in highway construction, site development, or earthmoving is preferred.
• Strong understanding of grading, slopes, and compaction requirements.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work flexible hours as project demands require.
• Must be safety-conscious and follow all site safety procedures.
• On-machine GPS, Laser, and Robotics experience is a plus.

Additional Information & Requirements:

• Work hours vary based on seasonal workload, with primarily daytime 10-12 hour shifts.
• Monday through Friday schedule with some Saturday work required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid email address for communication.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

D&J Construction Company is anEqual Opportunity Employer.