Operator - Light

Cajun Industries • Prairieville, LA

7d

About The Position

The Light Equipment Operator operates hand-held mechanical devices and other equipment at project sites. Equipment may include bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, forklifts, graders, diggers, drills, generators, saws, and pumps. The operator must learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate tools and equipment. Work takes place in plant operations or construction jobsite settings.

The role includes inspecting and maintaining equipment, handling and transporting materials and supplies, and assisting other craft workers. The position involves physical work in active construction environments and requires communication, attention to detail, sound judgment, and adaptability to changing site conditions and priorities.

Requirements

• Ability and experience operating hand-held mechanical devices used on project sites.
• Ability to safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
• Ability to move throughout active construction and project sites, including uneven terrain and varying surface conditions.
• Ability to access and inspect work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while following safety requirements.
• Ability to frequently handle and operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned duties.
• Ability to frequently move, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Ability to understand written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental information.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other site-related conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, restricted-access areas, or elevated locations when required and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to perform work ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on assignment and operational needs.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Mathematical calculation, measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Ability to maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Ability to make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information to perform duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• 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 equipment inspections, including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assessing component wear.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.
• Operate one or more pieces of equipment, which may include bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, forklifts, graders, diggers, drills, generators, saws, and pumps.
• Learn and follow safety requirements for work-related tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed