Tractor Operator – Ama, LA

Archer Daniels Midland • Destrehan, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this job you will be asked to perform a wide variety of tasks including operating heavy equipment, load ocean going vessels and river barges, and perform basic upkeep on heavy equipment. You will be asked to drive a tractor inside a barge. You need to be able to rig equipment for making lifts with cranes.

Requirements

• Must have a safe work record and be 100% safety minded
• Must have heavy equipment experience, preferably with skid steers and frontend loaders
• Must be able to perform basic preventive maintenance on heavy equipment
• Must be able to work in barges
• Must be able to work shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work in small groups
• Must be able to be flexible in your hours and be able to work on short notice
• Must have or be able to acquire a TWIC Card
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to lift 50 pounds
• Successful completion of a background check

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment
• Load ocean going vessels and river barges
• Perform basic upkeep on heavy equipment
• Drive a tractor inside a barge
• Rig equipment for making lifts with cranes

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Cash balance plan
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Workers’ compensation
• Legal assistance
• Identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources
• LinkedIn Learning
• Language training
• Mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED