Heavy Equipment Operator: Excavator/Grader (Temp to Hire)

Healing Strides Counseling; Gheens (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Healing Strides Counseling is seeking an EXPERIENCED Heavy Equipment Operator for the Vacherie, LA area. The role involves operating excavators, skid steers, marsh buggies and bulldozers according to safety policies, coordinating with crew and maintaining equipment and site cleanliness.

Requirements include a valid license, high school diploma or GED, ability to pass physical, DISA drug screen, background check, and provide personal PPE. Weekly pay and temp-to-hire potential are noted.

Qualifications

• Must have valid license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must be able to pass physical
• Must be able to pass DISA drug screen
• Must be able to pass background check
• Must be able to provide own PPE (Hard hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, & gloves)

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
• Maneuver heavy equipment to ensure accurate removal and placement of materials.
• Load and offload rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Maintain work site and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
• Inspect machinery before and after use and report defects.
• Perform daily checks on equipment and render regular repairs as needed.
• Report safety hazards, quality and production issues to management.
• Meet quality and production standards as outlined by QA and production standards.

Skills

Excavator operation

Skid steer

Marsh buggy

Bulldozer

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Healing Strides Counseling is seeking an EXPERIENCED Heavy Equipment Operator for the Vacherie, LA area. The role involves operating excavators, skid steers, marsh buggies and bulldozers according to safety policies, coordinating with crew and maintaining equipment and site cleanliness.

Requirements include a valid license, high school diploma or GED, ability to pass physical, DISA drug screen, background check, and provide personal PPE. Weekly pay and temp-to-hire potential are noted.