Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB LOCATION  MAY ALTERNATE BETWEEN NEW ORLEANS, LA - AND/OR - BATON ROUGE, LA

Summary of Position: Must observe all Boh Bros. safety protocol. Duties include operating a variety of power construction equipment including screed, pavers, motor graders, excavators, front end loaders , rubber tire backhoes, dozers, place concrete or other hard surface paving materials; performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment; performing other duties on the job site when not operating equipment.

• Equipment Requirements: Must have a minimum of I year experience in operating and maintain as least three (3) or more pieces of heavy equipment (i.e. screed, paver, motor grader , rubber tire backhoe, excavator, and dozer).
• Experience/Skills Required: Must have experience in the road or construction field, working outdoors in extreme weather conditions, and understand directions. Must be devoted and reliable. TWIC card required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions, cold, heat , humidity , and some work at heights. Also may be exposed to hazards associated with but not limited to dust, odors , fumes, noise, and vibration haza rds. According to this ana ly sis, this job is classified as:

Medium: Lifting 50 # maximum, frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 20 #; unrestricted walking and standing. 100 % of the time.

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to Weather:

• Extreme Cold;
• Extreme Heat;
• Wet and/or Humid
• Noise;
• Vibration;

Hazards

• Moving Machinery;
• Electric Shock;
• Toxic or Caustic Chemicals;

Lunch, Breaks & Safety

Are specific breaks scheduled throughout the day? Yes

If yes, at what times: ½ hour lunch

Is safety equipment required? Yes

If yes, what type: PPE per job site is required for employee.