Senior Heavy Equipment Operator – Industrial Construction

12 Primoris Energy Services Corp; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for a project in Donaldsonville, LA. You will operate a range of heavy machinery and follow project blueprints and specifications to complete tasks.

Responsibilities include pre/post-operation inspections, routine maintenance, and adherence to safety policies. Collaboration with foremen and crew is essential, with overtime or weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Proven ability to safely operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders and other machinery.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; CDL may be required depending on project.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, graders, loaders, trenchers, and backhoes safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily pre-operation and post-operation inspections and complete documentation.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks and report any issues to supervisors.
• Dig trenches, grade surfaces, move materials, and backfill excavations per blueprints and specs.
• Adhere to safety policies (OSHA, MSHA) and communicate project needs to foremen and crew.
• Read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and project documents for accurate work.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and equipment; assist ground crew as needed.
• Work in varying weather conditions and weekend/holiday demands.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for a project in Donaldsonville, LA. You will operate a range of heavy machinery and follow project blueprints and specifications to complete tasks.

Responsibilities include pre/post-operation inspections, routine maintenance, and adherence to safety policies. Collaboration with foremen and crew is essential, with overtime or weekend work as needed.