Mobile Equipment Operator

Arcosa Inc.; Franklinton (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid Company holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discount Programs

Professional Training and Development

Job summary

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator for our Franklinton, LA plant. You will safely operate heavy equipment used in mining, including bulldozers, excavators, and loaders, while supporting excavation, grading, and material handling.

Responsibilities include conducting pre-shift inspections, reporting safety concerns, loading trucks, and maintaining stockpiles. A high school diploma or GED is required, with strong safety focus and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to operate at least two pieces of mobile equipment.
• Good physical stamina and ability to perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate multiple heavy mobile equipment pieces (e.g., bulldozers, excavators, loaders).
• Conduct pre-shift safety inspections and report issues to supervision.
• Load materials and assist with hauling between mine, stockpile, plant, and hopper.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and customers serviced.
• Follow safety rules and comply with regulations at all times.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator based out of our Franklinton, LA plant. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy mobile equipment used in mining. Equipment operated may include bulldozers, excavators, and loaders. The operator will perform tasks such as excavation, grading, and material handling in support of plant and production objectives.

Day to Day

• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition
• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• The ability to operate at least 2 pieces of mobile equipment (haul truck, farm tractor, water truck, rubber tire backhoe, front loader, etc.)
• Operate equipment in quarry and daily hauling of material from mine pit to stockpile, plant or hopper
• Performs walk-around pre-shift safety inspections and workplace inspections.
• Identifies any safety problems or concerns and reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor including near misses and any other areas where safety can be improved
• Communicates with load and unload areas, hauls materials safely to designated areas and maintains safe speed and observes all plant traffic controls
• Operate a front-end loader to efficiently and accurately load customer trucks and maintain stockpiles.
• Maintain an effective system of communications with supervisors and customers serviced
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned

About You

• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, Team-based attitude
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required
• The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Working Conditions

While most equipment has air conditioning, there will be times when other responsibilities may require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty.

Benefits

Arcosa is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness ProgramsFlexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within!

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.