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Cajun Industries
Operator - Dirt & Finish
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$51,943 / year median in Louisiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
More information about this job Overview The Dirt and Finish Operator should be certified and have the ability to operate the following equipment when required: track hoe, rubber tire backhoe, front end loader, road grader/maintainer, bulldozer, hoe ram, ross carrier. 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. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting. Responsibilities •The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position. 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