Equipment, Vehicle and Vessel Operator

Hagadone Marine Group•Coeur d'Alene, ID

6d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment, Vehicle, and Vessel Operator is responsible for safely operating Murphy Maritime’s vessels, tugs, vehicles, trailers, construction equipment, and related machinery in support of marine construction, yard operations, material handling, excavation, pile driving, transportation, mobilization, and demobilization. This is primarily an operator role. However, when operator services are not needed, this position may also assist with deck hand duties, dock building, material handling, yard support, general labor, or other project-related work.

Requirements

Experience operating construction equipment, vehicles, vessels, or similar machinery
Ability to safely load, secure, transport, stage, and handle materials and equipment
Ability to perform daily inspections and report unsafe conditions, damage, defects, maintenance needs
Ability to work safely around water, barges, docks, cranes, suspended loads, excavation areas, pile driving operations, vessels, vehicles, and active jobsites
Ability to perform physical labor when not operating equipment
Ability to follow direction, communicate clearly, and work as part of a crew
Commitment to company safety standards, PPE requirements, customer property protection, and professional conduct

Nice To Haves

Valid CDL-A license
CDL endorsements
Applicable marine operation credentials, licenses, or endorsements
Forklift or telehandler certification
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Rigging and signaling training
Experience operating vessels, tugs, barges, excavators, skid steers, telehandlers, forklifts, or pile driving equipment
Equipment transport and load securement experience
Marine construction experience
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

Responsibilities

Safely operate assigned vessels, vehicles, trailers, equipment, attachments, and machinery.
Support marine construction work through transportation, mobilization, demobilization, excavation, pile driving support, material handling, staging, loading, unloading, and site preparation.
Operate boats, tugs, barges, trucks, trailers, and construction equipment as trained and assigned.
Load, balance, tie down, secure, and transport equipment, tools, materials, and attachments.
Complete pre-use inspections and report damage, defects, leaks, unsafe conditions, or maintenance concerns.
Assist with fueling, greasing, cleaning, fluid checks, and basic equipment or vessel care.
Support crews with deck hand work, dock building, barge loading, yard work, jobsite setup, cleanup, and general labor when needed.
Follow company safety policies, PPE requirements, and jobsite procedures, including wearing a PFD when working near or over water.
Participate in toolbox talks, safety discussions, and hazard identification.
Stop work and notify supervision when unsafe conditions are observed.