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Company

Cajun Industries
Address , Baton Rouge, 70817, La
Employment type
Salary
Expires 2023-06-10
Posted at 1 year 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 minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
  • Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear
  • Assist other craft workers as needed
  • Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
  • Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies
  • Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
  • Read and interpret load charts
Qualifications

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