Equipment Operator - Ascension Parish - D149

Located in Geismar, LA

Equipment Operator – Ascension Parish – D149

Full time / Long term

Hours:  2:00pm-12:30am, M-F (Saturdays as needed)

Pay: $19 

 

 

Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing agency, is currently hiring for  a Equipment Operator position for our client in Ascension Parish.

 

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be working at a Scotts plant operations facility. The Operator prepares organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes or relocates piles to ensure segregation of materials. Supplies production with a continuous supply of material. Monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use. Maintains equipment.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snowblowers and other pieces of equipment.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by management and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty environment.
• Ability to work in all weather elements, including heat and cold.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Qualifications for the position
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One or more years of experience using medium and/or heavy equipment.

 

 WAYS TO APPLY: (choose one)

• In person: Express Employment Professionals, 1021 N. Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737
• Via our website: expresspros.com/gonzalesla. You must submit your application to the Gonzales office.
• Via our job app, #ExpressJobs
• By telephone: (225) 644-9675.

 

Express Employment Professionals has a variety of job opportunities available. We place individuals in fields such as: light industrial, skilled trades, office services and professional fields. Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, contract, evaluation hire or direct hire positions, our team is available to assist you. We place in the following areas: St. James, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, Ascension, East Iberville, Terrebonne, and Lafourche. Please give us a call at (225) 644-9675 to learn how our team may be able to assist you with your employment needs.

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