Heavy Equipment Operator I
About the role
Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. Founded in 1949, Barriere is an asphalt and concrete paving, highway and heavy civil, and industrial construction company headquartered in New Orleans, LA. The company prides itself on creating value through its Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time.
Responsibilities
- Operating a variety of equipment including Motor graders, excavators, front end loaders, rubbertire backhoes, and dozers
- Advanced knowledge and ability to operate in the functions and limits of the type of equipment you are operating
- Guide placement of equipment, spotters, and trucks to perform the required task safely and efficiently
- Checking grades, yields, and communicating with QC smoothness and densities
- Able to use 3D automated machine controls
- Keeps equipment and site housekeeping clean
- Assesses daily job and production plans for efficiencies and potential safety concerns
- Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment
- Performs other duties on the jobsite when not operating equipment
- Follows all safety protocol
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures
- Individually lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs.
- Push and pull weights up to 70 lbs.
- Observe all safety protocol
Experience/Skills Required
- Must have minimum of 3yrs. experience in the road or construction field, working outdoors in extreme weather
- Be able to read, understand and write simple sentences, and perform simple mathematical equations
- Must have experience operating at least three or more pieces of asphalt equipment, such as: paver screed, motor grader, front end loader, rubbetire backhoe, excavator, dozer
Equipment Requirements
- MUST HAVE A VALID TWIC CARD & BASIC PLUS REQUIRED!
- Must be able to pass Required DISA testing!
Company Benefits
- Competitive Wage and Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flex Spending Account
What CRH Offers You
- Hightly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
Disclaimer
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, the duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may be amended at anytime as necessitated by business demands at the sole discretion of the Employer.