Hook and Dirt Equipment Operator (Req #: 6636)

PALA Interstate, LLC; Geismar (LA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PALA Interstate, LLC in Geismar, LA is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator. You will operate heavy equipment to lift and move materials, reading blueprints and performing geometry-based calculations with minimal supervision.

The role requires rigging/flagging skills, certification, and the ability to work in potentially hazardous conditions. A valid driver’s license and OSHA-mandated physical are required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of four years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Rigging and flagging skills.
• Must pass Pala-Interstate Certification Exam.
• 20/30 and 20/50 Snellen eye sight with color vision/depth perception.
• Undergo OSHA mandated physical exam.
• Must hold NCCER or NCCCO certification.

Aufgaben

• Drive equipment to job site and position loads safely following signals and instructions.
• Read, study and interpret job specs, plans and blueprints; perform required geometry-based calculations.
• Operate crane/backhoe/bulldozer/cherry picker or other listed equipment to move loads.
• Start engines and manipulate controls to raise/lower boom and load lines as needed.
• Communicate with flaggers and riggers to coordinate placement of loads and materials.
• Identify hazardous conditions such as unstable ground or high winds and mitigate.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspect equipment safety features before use.

Kenntnisse

Rigging & flagging

Blueprint reading

Math calculations

Team communication

Ausbildung

NCCER or NCCCO certification

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Date Posted: 10/15/2026

Location: Geismar, LA

Job Category: Basic Application (PALA)

Salary Interval: Full Time

Pay Range: N/A

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PALA Interstate, LLC

Summary

Operates gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment to lift and move materials and objects as needed. May operate the following equipment: crane, backhoe, bulldozer, cherry picker, stinger, front-end loader, etc.

Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.

Essential Functions

1. Drives equipment to work site utilizing knowledge of driving laws and interpreting driving signals and directs activities of hoist laborer or rigger in placing blocks and out riggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
2. Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.
3. Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers and controls to rotate equipment to raise, lower and extend boom, and to raise and lower the load line.
4. Receives and gives hand signals and/or verbal instruction to and from flagman in order to determine positioning of equipment and specific placement of materials being moved. Must utilize knowledge of hand signals and flagging techniques daily.
5. Must read and interpret load charts and make proper sling and choker selection using basic math skills including geometry to calculate the loads and to verify with the machine.
6. Responsible for identifying hazardous work conditions such as unstable ground, high winds and congestion of traffic and/or pedestrians.
7. Responsible for checking operational condition of equipment prior to use and performing regular maintenance activities such as lubrication of moving parts, checking fluid levels and insuring safe cables, chains and pulleys

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum of Four year experience.
2. Rigging and flagging skills.
3. Must pass Pala-Interstate Certification Exam.
4. 20/30 and 20/50 Snellen Eye Sight- color vision/depth perception.
5. Undergo OSHA required physical exam.
6. Undergo baseline audiogram.
7. Must hold a valid driver's licence.
8. Must hold NCCER or NCCCO certification.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High School or GED preferred but not required.
2. Trade School program preferred but not required.

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.