Junior Equipment Operator

Synergen; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Basic Life insurance

Supplemental Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Synergen Construction in Bossier City, LA is seeking a Junior Equipment Operator to gain a broad understanding of equipment operation, maintenance, and safety. You will learn to perform basic operations and assist Equipment Operators on grading, measuring, staking, and site preparation.

The role emphasizes safe technique, reading construction plans, communicating clearly with team members, and developing a solid foundation in construction practices while working outdoors in varying weather

Qualifications

• General construction experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Current Driver’s License is required.
• Excellent and clear communication to safely and efficiently complete job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic operation of equipment.
• Learn how to safely operate equipment.
• Learn basic maintenance of equipment.
• Learn proper equipment positioning during operations.
• Provide ground support to Equipment Operators for grading, measuring, staking, etc.
• Study sloping, stripping, grading, backfilling, and clearing techniques.
• Learn grade control techniques.
• Learn technologies related to construction industry.
• Learn to read and interpret construction plans.
• Learn and understand different soil and material types.
• Learn general survey concepts.
• Learn to develop working relationships with customers, engineers, and inspectors.

Skills

General construction experience

Knowledge of machines and tools

Current Driver’s License

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Junior Equipment Operator at Synergen Construction located in Bossier City, Louisiana.

This position is responsible for gaining a general understanding of equipment operation, maintenance, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic operation of equipment
• Learn how to safely operate equipment
• Learn basic maintenance of equipment
• Learn proper equipment positioning during operations
• Provide ground support to Equipment Operators for grading, measuring, staking, etc.
• Study sloping, stripping, grading, backfilling, and clearing techniques
• Learn grade control techniques
• Learn technologies related to construction industry
• Learn to read and interpret construction plans
• Learn and understand different soil and material types
• Learn general survey concepts
• Learn to develop working relationships with customers, engineers, and inspectors

Qualifications

• General construction experience preferred
• High School Diploma preferred
• Current Driver’s License
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Excellent and clear communication to safely and efficiently complete job tasks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high
• Work environment includes working outdoors in elements/weather

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life insurance
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

EEO Statement

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