Operator - Dirt & Finish

Cajun Industries • Baton Rouge, LA

85d

About The Position

The Dirt and Finish Operator should be certified and have the ability to operate various types of heavy equipment when required, including track hoe, rubber tire backhoe, front end loader, road grader/maintainer, bulldozer, hoe ram, and ross carrier. The operator 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. This position will require working in a plant operations or construction job site setting.

Requirements

• 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 and depth perception are 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.)

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 inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assessing component wear
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Prepare, fine-tune and level surfaces to specifications
• Assist other craft workers as needed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction