Lead Heavy Equipment Operator, Public Works

IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support municipal infrastructure projects in St. George, LA. You will operate excavators, backhoes, loaders, and other equipment to perform grading, trenching, and repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL-B preferred, and two years of heavy equipment experience. You may be required to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience operating heavy construction equipment is required.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL Class B preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery such as excavators, backhoes, skid steers, bulldozers, front‑end loaders, graders, rollers, and dump trucks for construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Performs ditch excavation, point repairs, grading, trenching, backfilling, hauling, and related tasks.
• Loads, transports, and places materials including soil, rock, gravel, asphalt, and debris.
• Reads and interprets construction plans, grade stakes, and work orders to ensure proper project execution.
• Assists with manual labor tasks when not operating equipment, including pipe installation, drainage work, concrete/asphalt repair, and job-site cleanup.
• Leads or assists with crew assignments, providing direction, oversight, and training as needed.
• Inspects, maintains, and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Monitors and enforces compliance with safety procedures, traffic-control requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Completes daily reports, equipment logs, and project documentation.
• Coordinates with other Public Works units, contractors, and departments to complete work efficiently.
• Responds to public inquiries in a professional manner, helping resolve complaints or concerns.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Project planning

Communication skills

Leadership training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary coursework in construction or mechanics

Job description

IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support municipal infrastructure projects in St. George, LA. You will operate excavators, backhoes, loaders, and other equipment to perform grading, trenching, and repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL-B preferred, and two years of heavy equipment experience. You may be required to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergencies as needed.