Operator - Light

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Louisiana construction firm is looking for a Light Equipment Operator to manage and operate heavy machinery on job sites. Responsibilities include performing inspections and maintenance on equipment like bulldozers and forklifts, loading and transporting materials, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, have excellent communication skills, and be detail-oriented. This position requires working in diverse environmental conditions and may involve prolonged physical activity.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to operate and maintain equipment.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Strong communication skills required for safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical devices on project sites.
• Perform daily inspections and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Skills

Hand/eye coordination

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Forklifts

Drills

Job description

Overview

The Light Equipment Operator must have the ability and experience to operate hand‑held mechanical devices used on project site. Will operate one or more pieces of equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, excavators, front‑end loaders, back hoes, forklifts, graders, diggers, drills, generators, saws, pumps. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work‑related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction job site setting.

Responsibilities

• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all‑inclusive for this position.
• Read and interpret load charts
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important
• Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing/pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail‑oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details