Work Site Stabilization Technician
EquipmentShare · Baton Rouge, LA · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g., skid steers, graders, compactors, water trucks, reclaimers, and bulldozers) used for soil stabilization and surface preparation.
- Perform subgrade and base layer assessments and apply treatments to ensure proper compaction, drainage, and durability.
- Execute stabilization processes including lime, chat, or fly ash mixing and spreading.
- Layer Application
- Install and compact base layers using aggregate materials.
- Finish grade and smooth top layers for concrete or asphalt paving or other surface installations.
- Ensure accuracy in elevation and slope per site plans and blueprints.
Field Mobility
- Travel to various job sites—up to 90% of the time, including overnights and weekends, depending on project needs.
- Adapt to changing environments, weather conditions, and schedules while maintaining professionalism and efficiency.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all OSHA, DOT, and company safety guidelines while on-site and in transit.
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and field reports; identify and report any mechanical or structural issues immediately.
Communication & Collaboration
- Coordinate with site supervisors, project managers, and other field staff to ensure timely and high-quality execution.
- Provide input on field conditions, material needs, and equipment performance.
About You
- Want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive.
- Bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- See challenges as opportunities, embrace change and continuous improvement, bring energy, effort, and optimism every day.
Skills & Qualifications
- Technical proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and various technology applications.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of rock applications for work site preparation.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently with extended overnight stays.
Education And Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction, roadwork, or site stabilization.
- CDL Class A or B, preferred.
- Experience with GPS-based grading systems or automated controls, preferred.
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification, preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to stand, kneel, operate equipment and be exposed to dust and vibration for long periods of time.
- Must be able to travel at least 90% of the time with overnight and weekend travel required.