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Company

Cajun Industries
Address , Prairieville, 70769, La
Employment type
Salary
Expires 2023-07-20
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
More information about this job:
Overview

The Light Equipment Operator must have the ability and experience to operate hand-held mechanical devices used on project site. Will operate one or more piece of equipment including but are not limited to: bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, back hoes, forklifts, graders, diggers, drills, generators, saws, pumps. 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.
  • Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear
  • Read and interpret load charts
  • Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
  • Assist other craft workers as needed
  • Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies
  • Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
  • Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
Qualifications

Physical
  • Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
  • Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
  • 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.
  • Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
  • Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important
  • Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment
  • 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 be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
  • May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
  • May be required to work in confined spaces
  • Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
Mental
  • Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
  • Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
  • Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
  • Decision making skills necessary