Tier 1 Heavy Equipment Operator

Kort's Construction Services, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm in Covington, Louisiana, is seeking a Tier 1 Heavy Equipment Operator. The role entails operating heavy equipment safely, performing maintenance tasks, and effectively communicating with the team. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and relevant certifications. This is a full-time entry-level position offering opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to load trucks and manage piles.
• Must have valid CDL A license.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performing daily equipment maintenance.
• Reporting maintenance, repairs, or damages.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Effective communication

Reliable transportation

Fast learning

Education

Certifications: Flagger, CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10, TCT

Job description

Tier 1 Heavy Equipment Operator

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Essential Functions

• Operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently, following all safety and maintenance procedures.
• Performing daily equipment maintenance: oil, coolant, turntables, belts, hoses, greasing zerk fittings, cleaning, and fueling.
• Following all safety instructions.
• Reporting all maintenance, repairs, or damages to the foreman.
• Reporting all incidents and injuries to the foreman.
• Performing all job functions of a Light Equipment Operator, Pipe Layer, and General Laborer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience operating heavy equipment (dozer, grader, tractor, large excavator, stabilizer).
• Ability to load trucks and knock down piles.
• Reliable and punctual transportation for travel to job sites.
• Effective communication with co‑workers and management.
• Fast learner and willingness to assist in training upcoming operators.
• Certifications: Flagger, CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10, TCT (if applicable).

Physical Requirements

Requires mobility to operate vehicle equipment, lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects that may exceed 15 pounds, working in all weather conditions, and tolerance for extreme heat and cold.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Regularly required to talk or hear, use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Must occasionally lift and/or move objects over 15 pounds. Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Mandatory Safety Equipment

• Safety vest when working in traffic/pedestrian areas.
• Hardhat on all job sites.
• Hand protection – gloves.
• Foot protection – safety shoes (steel‑toe).
• Eye protection – safety glasses.

SENIORITY LEVEL

Entry level

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full‑time

JOB FUNCTION

Management and Manufacturing

INDUSTRY

Construction

LOCATION & LICENSE

Must live within 200 miles of Mobile, AL (zip 36525) and have a CDL A license.

NOTE

This job description does not list all duties. Additional job‑related instructions may be requested by authorized personnel. All duties are subject to modification to accommodate disabilities.