Heavy Equipment Operator (Houma LA)

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. in Houma, LA is seeking an equipment operator to manage power construction gear in a shipyard setting. You will excavate, move and grade material while maintaining safety compliance and project guidelines.

Must live within Houma's local commuting area. The role requires flexibility for overtime, nights and weekends, and outdoor work in all weather conditions. Training others and inspecting equipment are possible responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience.
• Experience in shipyard or dredge project environments preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment while performing maintenance on roads and rights-of-way, loading, hauling and dumping on varied surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication on equipment.
• May train others in safe operation of equipment and techniques.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material in a shipyard setting. Must live within local commuting area of Houma LA.

Requisition ID: 188388

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material in a shipyard setting. Must live within local commuting area of Houma LA.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position in a shipyard or a dredge project setting.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must live within local commuting area and have a valid driver's license
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.